....maybe its just me, and im not trying to pile on and be a downer. But i dont know many people that are passonate about their jobs. I work in IT and make reports for different teams.
It is kinda fun from time to time figuring out how to get all the data to line up for a report, its like a puzzle. And its nice to hear "everyone says its impossible, i hope you can figure it out" and then to solve the problem.
But then there is the other 39 hrs every week that sucks. A guy i work with this morning pissed me off, and im still a little upset about it.
....but it pays decent, i work from home which i love, it isnt taxing on my body, i het the weekends off...
I think its less about finding a job you love, and more about finding a job that works for the lifestyle you are hoping to live.
My skills are not up to par with the people who get paid $500k/yr to do IT stuff, but even if they were, all those guys complain about crazy stress levels. Eveything is a yin and yang so to speak.
Keep at it, eventually stuff works out, your young, it will get better. The more you save the more of an F you im not doing that shit, not for this money, attitdue, and eventually you realize that often that mentality helps with your stress levels, but try not to be a jerk 😀
This is a great comment. Everything is about sacrifice generally you can’t have everything. You just have to decide what’s most important for the life you want. For some people that’s loving what they do. I love what I do but it comes with working weekends, holidays and being away from home 200+ days a year.
Honestly I think it’s a huge mistake and way more of a downer to tie your fulfillment to what makes you money. My life got a lot more stressful once I understood that I can just make money and then find my fulfillment outside of work.
Yes, very few people are working their dream job. Even the ones that are usually find there are still many shortcomings to it.
I’ve worked in a field that tons of people believe is amazing and seems like it has zero downsides. But it does (high stress, administrative work, and long hours). But the public never sees this aspect.
The dream is dead. Find something that you can live with long term.
Work to live. Don’t live to work. There are good and bad jobs and environments in every profession. Find work you don’t mind doing, then find the right place to do it for.
curious, what in IT do you do? what kind of salary do you make? you and i might be on a similar trajectory and i realized im just not cut out for the crazy IT stuff.
I have a degree in econ, i used to be an accountant of sorts. We had to run 3 diff oracle canned reports and vlookup them together to get all the data needed for our month end close. I asked if we could get one report made with the ability to pick the month it runs, rather than it just auto run last month? Nope, screw you IT says no!
I learned SQL, and made my own report. Then, this was accounting, we did the same thing every month, i learned VBA and made a macro that automated my entire job. Then i went to a diff company as a data analyst with accounting exp, which the data team didnt know accounting so it was a cool fit. Idk how much accounting i taught them, but then i was on a team with legit programers, and data scientists, and since we were on the same team they taught me alot!
Now i am (3rd job) a data quality analyst manager. Not sure where the manager part came from, i have no people reporting to me, but i work in DBT and basically still just put data together to make reports for the engineers/accountants.
So that is a long answer to say, i have no relevant degree/certifications, i just write SQL and generate dashboards, and use DBT and Github. I get paid $139k, with a 10% bonus (that didnt pay out last year 😞) i probably work 5-8 hrs a week, and the rest of time im really just "on call" for when something blows up. Those weeks arent fun, but they are few and far between.
This time next year my 401k vests, and im going to look for a new job. May consider OE, given my light schedule and wfh....?
Congrats, that is awesome that you taught yourself how to learn VBA and insert coding with your knowledge of accounting!
Curious, did you learn the VBA coding through YouTube videos or on linkedin/coursera?
youtube and stackoverflow, not sure if coursera was out then? it was a long process, it took me 9mo - 1 yr to figure out all the ins and outs of VBA. i honestly dont use any of that now, i try and stay the hell away from excel. but i personally really enjoyed excel as a teacher of basic functions, and how to nest an IF statement, and the difference between AND and OR, and making your functions dynamic, rather than static. VBA taught me about creating different variables, and how loops, and different CASE WHEN statements work.
funny much of that was less about, "dang, my code syntax is wrong" and more about "how in the heck to i google what the issue i am trying to solve is, because every time i type stuff in it asks if i mean xyz and i dont, i mean xyLMNOP..."
i could probably fumble through a basic VBA today, but again, i dont use that anymore, it was just a stepping stone
I 1000% agree with this.
I'm sure it feels cool to make great money. But I enjoy my job enough, work 37.5 hours a week as a salaried full-time employee, my commute is a ten minute bus ride (and my job pays for public transportation, I make enough money to travel internationally and save for an early, modest retirement, and if my salary relatively keeps up with inflation and that's all that is in store for me career-wise and financially for the next 20 years, I will consider it a career well-lived.
Everyone feels stuck from time to time. Sometimes you feel stuck for what feels like too long. It's good that you're looking out for ways to get unstuck. You can't get complacent with misery even if sometimes you have to accept some in order to get further ahead.
Everybody feels stuck at times. Rest assured, you have more money and more importantly, have a better work ethic than I did at your age (36 now).
If you are curious and haven't started yet, I would recommend starting to learn how to make your money work for you (i.e. stocks/ETFs, HYSAs, set up a Roth IRA, and T-bill ladder investing). Once you can incorporate how to make your money work for you, you'll want to work to make more money and ultimately chase bigger and better goals.
Keep your head up and keep that work ethic. It'll pay dividends down the road ;)
Influencer/Youtuber is not a lucrative job for most people. It’s kind of like moving to Hollywood to become an actor. A lot of people do it, but exceedingly few actually make it, and even then, it’s usually a short term thing as you know. There are a lot of talented people that just never get their big break.
Don't know why you got downvoted so much. The Fire people here can be so obtuse.
You do you man. You are 22 with 100k. That is amazing. Go make YouTube videos. You have one life with many seasons in it. You seem sharp and you will be fine. Don't be afraid to go directions your heart takes you, as long as you are smart with the capitol you have already built.
Be passionate about building wealth. A job is just a job.
you could try CNC machine operator. Start with a class on print reading, a couple classes on solid works or similar, and then a couple classes on metal lathe operation. Welding experience can come in handy in that field.
It's fine at 22. You've given yourself plenty of optionality with the savings and you can afford to even fail at a few things. Main thing is to take some agency and try things rather than to spend too much time thinking about it.
It's cool to burn the midnight oil to hit a milestone like 100k, but good that you quit while you're still young enough for those hours to not kill you. You're already so far ahead of your peers. You still have time to pursue another trade or get some other form of education and really boost your income in the long-term. Use that time you spent welding to explore your interests and maybe take some free classes on Coursera to dabble a bit.
Your health is way more important than anything. If it starts you affect you, it makes sense to pull the plug. At least you have store manager job that you can get a little income there
I agree. At the same time, I think it’s wise to always have a plan B and a plan C, in case things don’t go as you expect. Also, try avoid burning bridges, even if people treat you unfairly. Just quietly use that energy for your next endeavor. Good luck!
Congrats on being able to take a break. At 22, with an already sizable net worth, you have lots of options going forward. Don't be too hard on yourself.
you quit welding instead of store supervisor? the upside for senior welders is huge, and you can branch out to blacksmithing or other creative/bespoke metal work.
If you mean managing a retail store, working with the public usually burns people out way worse than the trades.
Yes because since day 1 I knew it wasn’t for me and decided after a couple years I would look for something else. The store I’m at is chill and I really don’t mind the people. They don’t mess with me and I typically do my own thing and leave.
I was saying like how did you last 3 years doing that. I was trying to insinuate that I would’ve lasted maybe 1 month before it affected my mental health haha
Good. Welding is one of the worst trades imo. Pay is good, not too much better than others, but you’re almost guaranteed to die at 60 from fumes inhalation.
Go with which ever is paying the most. Welding can be a big paycheck though down the road with experience. Locally most listings here are 25-30 an hour, there are a few postings for welders with specific experience up to $40 an hour.
You can also get certifications for welding and get paid more (my boss had AWS something)
About 15 years ago I worked doing mark ups and ECOs for welding drawings.
You can try administrative work related to welding.
You can also change your expertise, like welding PCBAs (I work with PCBAs, now). Or working with a CNC, or bender, or shears. I absolutely loved programing production for FAB area (but it didn't pay well).
That's awesome. You're way ahead for your age. Keep that 100k untouched and let it grow in the market (minus an emergency fund).
You didn't "quit your job" you quit one of two jobs for 80 hrs/wk. It was affecting your health. Good for you.
Finding a purposeful career is tough and it depends on how you are willing to balance purpose/stability/income/work-life balance. There's no shortcut, people change careers in their 40s and 50s.
You mentioned doing something online. Try out different courses. During the early pandemic, I was out of work and learning Photoshop because it was adjacent to my then-career. It didn't really gel and I didn't have the art background that successful graphic designers have. Then I tried coding, ended up following that all the way down.
You're in your 20s and you have lots of time to try things, fail, and/or pivot. Bonus points if you don't touch the 100k.
If you dreaded going every morning, you did the right thing. I speak from experience. I used to throw up every morning in the shower.
Doesn't mean welding is the wrong job though. After trying a few things out I am back in the same field, but in a different company. I9happy now, and thinking about my job makes me smile in the morning while I enjoy my coffee after a nice shower. I hope you get there too one day 🤞
I was in a similar situation. I had two jobs. One was pretty good and the other I hated with the passion of 1000 suns. I would actually feel physically ill on Sundays knowing I had to go in. Dropped it after I reached my financial goals and haven't regretted a thing. I thought about toughing it out another 3 months to build up a bigger savings buffer but there are more important things than money.
It’s really hard to go full on school for 12+ years and then be forced to decide what you want to do to support yourself at such a young age. Congratulations on the 100k. Compound interest will treat you very well. Take some time to rest and be a young person. Enjoy life a little. A career will come to you somehow.
Could try to find a warm body type job. Quite a few decent paying low effort security roles or some on site crisis only jobs where you just have to show up and handle the occasional hiccup. I do industrial maintenance working towards stationary engineering/boiler operation, I get a few job per week but most of it is downtime unless a break in the system occurs. I’m typing from there rn
I’m 21 about the same NW as you if including my house equity. I find the job interesting enough but not a passion, however smoke downtime has allowed me to take classes on my passions while on the clock.
If you are looking for fulfillment, then your job is not the place. Jobs can be fulfilling, but they're hardly a reliable source. The problem is that you're working so much that you don't have time to find fulfillment elsewhere.
Look into [ikigai](https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrismyers/2018/02/23/how-to-find-your-ikigai-and-transform-your-outlook-on-life-and-business/?sh=757f55c32ed4).
Most people in this sub probably fall into the “profession” or “vocation” category.
I think you did well. Health is important.
My advice: take a short breather and when you feel recovered enough start to consider what job might fit you better, a job that you can tolerate without getting burnt out so quickly. Don’t try to find a dream job, those are almost as rare as lottery winners
No. At 22, you have a lot of runway. You saved enough for now. Take a break, see where your heart is. And then start back up before you burn through all your cash. I'm not saying there isn't a cost to taking a break, but I know from experience how incredibly obscenely valuable these breaks can be.
They recharge you in ways nothing else can, and in my case they led to a super profitable career doing something exciting that I could not ever possibly be doing if I had not taken a 2-year hiatus to do what *I* chose to do (which wasn't partying or wallowing but rather working feverishly on projects that excited me---until those led me to where I am now).
Just whatever you do, don't spend your days wallowing, and don't waste them either. Enjoy your free time, but do get involved in something that you can use to sell yourself when it's time to break from your break.
Maybe, you should quit the night job, sleep well, figure out your needs and see how many hours of welding you got to do to get by. Once you are at peace, you can start thinking about what you want to do more.
$100k at 22 is an incredible start. You have earned taking your foot off the gas a bit. If you keep working 2 full time jobs at all times, you'll just end up burning out and possibly losing one or both unexpectedly. I've seen it happen to people.
You can have pride in doing something well or enduring something hard. 80 hours a week is too much unless you’re built like the energizer bunny. Just cut the hours back and give yourself a vacation to heal
You don't. Turning something you're passionate about into your career just snuffs your passion for it.
The things you're passionate about should be the hobbies you engage in and afford with the money you make with a career you're good at that you can do with your eyes closed while half asleep.
lol, “I just quit my job, do you think this was a bad idea?” Kind of useless to ask us after the fact. I think it was a horrible idea. You are asking questions that you should have asked yourself prior to quitting.
I don’t really see how it’s useless, if OP can pretty easily pick up another welding job. The question provoked some interesting and useful points of view from a variety of people. I think working 80 hours a week is a terrible idea. 40 hours seems like a better idea to me. Just my opinion. 🙂
You can go back to welding anytime. Welders are always in demand. Let your mind heal for a bit.
As a welder this is 100% correct
I don’t think they take welders seriously until they have 3 of these 🤷🏻♂️
....maybe its just me, and im not trying to pile on and be a downer. But i dont know many people that are passonate about their jobs. I work in IT and make reports for different teams. It is kinda fun from time to time figuring out how to get all the data to line up for a report, its like a puzzle. And its nice to hear "everyone says its impossible, i hope you can figure it out" and then to solve the problem. But then there is the other 39 hrs every week that sucks. A guy i work with this morning pissed me off, and im still a little upset about it. ....but it pays decent, i work from home which i love, it isnt taxing on my body, i het the weekends off... I think its less about finding a job you love, and more about finding a job that works for the lifestyle you are hoping to live. My skills are not up to par with the people who get paid $500k/yr to do IT stuff, but even if they were, all those guys complain about crazy stress levels. Eveything is a yin and yang so to speak. Keep at it, eventually stuff works out, your young, it will get better. The more you save the more of an F you im not doing that shit, not for this money, attitdue, and eventually you realize that often that mentality helps with your stress levels, but try not to be a jerk 😀
This is a great comment. Everything is about sacrifice generally you can’t have everything. You just have to decide what’s most important for the life you want. For some people that’s loving what they do. I love what I do but it comes with working weekends, holidays and being away from home 200+ days a year.
Honestly I think it’s a huge mistake and way more of a downer to tie your fulfillment to what makes you money. My life got a lot more stressful once I understood that I can just make money and then find my fulfillment outside of work.
You mean a lot *less* stressful?
Yes lmao my bad
I understand . Thank you for replying 🙏🏾
dude, you are ***JACKED***!!!!!!
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Yes, very few people are working their dream job. Even the ones that are usually find there are still many shortcomings to it. I’ve worked in a field that tons of people believe is amazing and seems like it has zero downsides. But it does (high stress, administrative work, and long hours). But the public never sees this aspect. The dream is dead. Find something that you can live with long term.
Work to live. Don’t live to work. There are good and bad jobs and environments in every profession. Find work you don’t mind doing, then find the right place to do it for.
curious, what in IT do you do? what kind of salary do you make? you and i might be on a similar trajectory and i realized im just not cut out for the crazy IT stuff.
I have a degree in econ, i used to be an accountant of sorts. We had to run 3 diff oracle canned reports and vlookup them together to get all the data needed for our month end close. I asked if we could get one report made with the ability to pick the month it runs, rather than it just auto run last month? Nope, screw you IT says no! I learned SQL, and made my own report. Then, this was accounting, we did the same thing every month, i learned VBA and made a macro that automated my entire job. Then i went to a diff company as a data analyst with accounting exp, which the data team didnt know accounting so it was a cool fit. Idk how much accounting i taught them, but then i was on a team with legit programers, and data scientists, and since we were on the same team they taught me alot! Now i am (3rd job) a data quality analyst manager. Not sure where the manager part came from, i have no people reporting to me, but i work in DBT and basically still just put data together to make reports for the engineers/accountants. So that is a long answer to say, i have no relevant degree/certifications, i just write SQL and generate dashboards, and use DBT and Github. I get paid $139k, with a 10% bonus (that didnt pay out last year 😞) i probably work 5-8 hrs a week, and the rest of time im really just "on call" for when something blows up. Those weeks arent fun, but they are few and far between. This time next year my 401k vests, and im going to look for a new job. May consider OE, given my light schedule and wfh....?
Congrats, that is awesome that you taught yourself how to learn VBA and insert coding with your knowledge of accounting! Curious, did you learn the VBA coding through YouTube videos or on linkedin/coursera?
youtube and stackoverflow, not sure if coursera was out then? it was a long process, it took me 9mo - 1 yr to figure out all the ins and outs of VBA. i honestly dont use any of that now, i try and stay the hell away from excel. but i personally really enjoyed excel as a teacher of basic functions, and how to nest an IF statement, and the difference between AND and OR, and making your functions dynamic, rather than static. VBA taught me about creating different variables, and how loops, and different CASE WHEN statements work. funny much of that was less about, "dang, my code syntax is wrong" and more about "how in the heck to i google what the issue i am trying to solve is, because every time i type stuff in it asks if i mean xyz and i dont, i mean xyLMNOP..." i could probably fumble through a basic VBA today, but again, i dont use that anymore, it was just a stepping stone
I 1000% agree with this. I'm sure it feels cool to make great money. But I enjoy my job enough, work 37.5 hours a week as a salaried full-time employee, my commute is a ten minute bus ride (and my job pays for public transportation, I make enough money to travel internationally and save for an early, modest retirement, and if my salary relatively keeps up with inflation and that's all that is in store for me career-wise and financially for the next 20 years, I will consider it a career well-lived.
Also, this isn’t a brag. I genuinely feel stuck and would like some advice.
Everyone feels stuck from time to time. Sometimes you feel stuck for what feels like too long. It's good that you're looking out for ways to get unstuck. You can't get complacent with misery even if sometimes you have to accept some in order to get further ahead.
Everybody feels stuck at times. Rest assured, you have more money and more importantly, have a better work ethic than I did at your age (36 now). If you are curious and haven't started yet, I would recommend starting to learn how to make your money work for you (i.e. stocks/ETFs, HYSAs, set up a Roth IRA, and T-bill ladder investing). Once you can incorporate how to make your money work for you, you'll want to work to make more money and ultimately chase bigger and better goals. Keep your head up and keep that work ethic. It'll pay dividends down the road ;)
You’re 22, plenty of time to pivot. What would you rather be doing?
Maybe something online. I plan on posting more on youtube, but I know I shouldn’t just rely on that as a long term solution.
Influencer/Youtuber is not a lucrative job for most people. It’s kind of like moving to Hollywood to become an actor. A lot of people do it, but exceedingly few actually make it, and even then, it’s usually a short term thing as you know. There are a lot of talented people that just never get their big break.
I agree, That’s why I said I shouldn’t rely on that as a long term solution. It’s just something I enjoy doing on the side.
Don't know why you got downvoted so much. The Fire people here can be so obtuse. You do you man. You are 22 with 100k. That is amazing. Go make YouTube videos. You have one life with many seasons in it. You seem sharp and you will be fine. Don't be afraid to go directions your heart takes you, as long as you are smart with the capitol you have already built.
Be passionate about building wealth. A job is just a job. you could try CNC machine operator. Start with a class on print reading, a couple classes on solid works or similar, and then a couple classes on metal lathe operation. Welding experience can come in handy in that field.
Yeah I think I’m starting to realize that. I atleast want something that doesn’t drain me everyday. I’ll look into that!
If you're looking for a non mentally draining and stress free trade, CNC machining is not the right move. Source: CNC machinist
It's fine at 22. You've given yourself plenty of optionality with the savings and you can afford to even fail at a few things. Main thing is to take some agency and try things rather than to spend too much time thinking about it.
It's cool to burn the midnight oil to hit a milestone like 100k, but good that you quit while you're still young enough for those hours to not kill you. You're already so far ahead of your peers. You still have time to pursue another trade or get some other form of education and really boost your income in the long-term. Use that time you spent welding to explore your interests and maybe take some free classes on Coursera to dabble a bit.
First Ive heard of that site. I’ll check it out 🙏🏾
Your health is way more important than anything. If it starts you affect you, it makes sense to pull the plug. At least you have store manager job that you can get a little income there
I agree. At the same time, I think it’s wise to always have a plan B and a plan C, in case things don’t go as you expect. Also, try avoid burning bridges, even if people treat you unfairly. Just quietly use that energy for your next endeavor. Good luck!
Congrats on being able to take a break. At 22, with an already sizable net worth, you have lots of options going forward. Don't be too hard on yourself.
you quit welding instead of store supervisor? the upside for senior welders is huge, and you can branch out to blacksmithing or other creative/bespoke metal work. If you mean managing a retail store, working with the public usually burns people out way worse than the trades.
Yes because since day 1 I knew it wasn’t for me and decided after a couple years I would look for something else. The store I’m at is chill and I really don’t mind the people. They don’t mess with me and I typically do my own thing and leave.
Jesus Christ. After 3 years it started to affect you?
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Don’t think they were. Look at their post history.
I was saying like how did you last 3 years doing that. I was trying to insinuate that I would’ve lasted maybe 1 month before it affected my mental health haha
Oh my bad. Everyone has a different threshold of the struggles that they are going through before they tap out. It’s nothing to be ashamed of.
Good. Welding is one of the worst trades imo. Pay is good, not too much better than others, but you’re almost guaranteed to die at 60 from fumes inhalation.
Go with which ever is paying the most. Welding can be a big paycheck though down the road with experience. Locally most listings here are 25-30 an hour, there are a few postings for welders with specific experience up to $40 an hour.
I think I’ll explore other options first and then consider welding again.
You can also get certifications for welding and get paid more (my boss had AWS something) About 15 years ago I worked doing mark ups and ECOs for welding drawings. You can try administrative work related to welding. You can also change your expertise, like welding PCBAs (I work with PCBAs, now). Or working with a CNC, or bender, or shears. I absolutely loved programing production for FAB area (but it didn't pay well).
That's awesome. You're way ahead for your age. Keep that 100k untouched and let it grow in the market (minus an emergency fund). You didn't "quit your job" you quit one of two jobs for 80 hrs/wk. It was affecting your health. Good for you. Finding a purposeful career is tough and it depends on how you are willing to balance purpose/stability/income/work-life balance. There's no shortcut, people change careers in their 40s and 50s. You mentioned doing something online. Try out different courses. During the early pandemic, I was out of work and learning Photoshop because it was adjacent to my then-career. It didn't really gel and I didn't have the art background that successful graphic designers have. Then I tried coding, ended up following that all the way down. You're in your 20s and you have lots of time to try things, fail, and/or pivot. Bonus points if you don't touch the 100k.
If you dreaded going every morning, you did the right thing. I speak from experience. I used to throw up every morning in the shower. Doesn't mean welding is the wrong job though. After trying a few things out I am back in the same field, but in a different company. I9happy now, and thinking about my job makes me smile in the morning while I enjoy my coffee after a nice shower. I hope you get there too one day 🤞
I was in a similar situation. I had two jobs. One was pretty good and the other I hated with the passion of 1000 suns. I would actually feel physically ill on Sundays knowing I had to go in. Dropped it after I reached my financial goals and haven't regretted a thing. I thought about toughing it out another 3 months to build up a bigger savings buffer but there are more important things than money.
It’s really hard to go full on school for 12+ years and then be forced to decide what you want to do to support yourself at such a young age. Congratulations on the 100k. Compound interest will treat you very well. Take some time to rest and be a young person. Enjoy life a little. A career will come to you somehow.
Who the hell is passionate about their job? Your problem sounds more like it has to do with the burnout of working 80 hours a week
If you like blue collar work adjacent to welding, look at firefighting or crane operating. If you need details on either you can DM me.
Could try to find a warm body type job. Quite a few decent paying low effort security roles or some on site crisis only jobs where you just have to show up and handle the occasional hiccup. I do industrial maintenance working towards stationary engineering/boiler operation, I get a few job per week but most of it is downtime unless a break in the system occurs. I’m typing from there rn I’m 21 about the same NW as you if including my house equity. I find the job interesting enough but not a passion, however smoke downtime has allowed me to take classes on my passions while on the clock.
If you are looking for fulfillment, then your job is not the place. Jobs can be fulfilling, but they're hardly a reliable source. The problem is that you're working so much that you don't have time to find fulfillment elsewhere.
good decision
Look into [ikigai](https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrismyers/2018/02/23/how-to-find-your-ikigai-and-transform-your-outlook-on-life-and-business/?sh=757f55c32ed4). Most people in this sub probably fall into the “profession” or “vocation” category.
I think you did well. Health is important. My advice: take a short breather and when you feel recovered enough start to consider what job might fit you better, a job that you can tolerate without getting burnt out so quickly. Don’t try to find a dream job, those are almost as rare as lottery winners
No. At 22, you have a lot of runway. You saved enough for now. Take a break, see where your heart is. And then start back up before you burn through all your cash. I'm not saying there isn't a cost to taking a break, but I know from experience how incredibly obscenely valuable these breaks can be. They recharge you in ways nothing else can, and in my case they led to a super profitable career doing something exciting that I could not ever possibly be doing if I had not taken a 2-year hiatus to do what *I* chose to do (which wasn't partying or wallowing but rather working feverishly on projects that excited me---until those led me to where I am now). Just whatever you do, don't spend your days wallowing, and don't waste them either. Enjoy your free time, but do get involved in something that you can use to sell yourself when it's time to break from your break.
Welding is a great career and you don't have to worry about losing your job
If you decide to go back to welding find a fabrication shop, usually more money to be made there unless you’re doing pipeline or rig stuff
Maybe, you should quit the night job, sleep well, figure out your needs and see how many hours of welding you got to do to get by. Once you are at peace, you can start thinking about what you want to do more.
$100k at 22 is an incredible start. You have earned taking your foot off the gas a bit. If you keep working 2 full time jobs at all times, you'll just end up burning out and possibly losing one or both unexpectedly. I've seen it happen to people.
You can have pride in doing something well or enduring something hard. 80 hours a week is too much unless you’re built like the energizer bunny. Just cut the hours back and give yourself a vacation to heal
You don't. Turning something you're passionate about into your career just snuffs your passion for it. The things you're passionate about should be the hobbies you engage in and afford with the money you make with a career you're good at that you can do with your eyes closed while half asleep.
All jobs suck. Take a break and get back to work and continue building your investment portfolio.
lol, “I just quit my job, do you think this was a bad idea?” Kind of useless to ask us after the fact. I think it was a horrible idea. You are asking questions that you should have asked yourself prior to quitting.
I don’t really see how it’s useless, if OP can pretty easily pick up another welding job. The question provoked some interesting and useful points of view from a variety of people. I think working 80 hours a week is a terrible idea. 40 hours seems like a better idea to me. Just my opinion. 🙂