I have been confused about this for a while now. I have a sort-of stable job where I am doing just routine stuff and not learning much on the job (typical 9-5.30 job) I could, however, go out and try to find a new job where I could be learning a lot more. However, I would have to put in longer hours (9-8 or so) and would have very little time outside of the job to do anything.
Also, not learning much at the job keeps my mind in a switched-off mode where it is not engaged and being in this state for most of the day blocks any new ideas I might get.
A new job, although, would give my mind more fodder, I will probably have to work longer hours for someone else and I'm afraid I might be so tired from work that I might not be able to do any side projects anyhow.
Also, I am worried about leaving my current safety-net for the fear of the new job turning out to be worse than this one.
Anybody been in a similar situation before ? Any advice the community might have for me ?
Also, not learning much at the job keeps my mind in a switched-off mode where it is not engaged and being in this state for most of the day blocks any new ideas I might get.
A new job, although, would give my mind more fodder, I will probably have to work longer hours for someone else and I'm afraid I might be so tired from work that I might not be able to do any side projects anyhow.
Also, I am worried about leaving my current safety-net for the fear of the new job turning out to be worse than this one.
Anybody been in a similar situation before ? Any advice the community might have for me ?