So the choice becomes to choose to delay gratification or to continue with the status quo.  If doing the same thing makes you happy then continue in that same vein. If you are unhappy with your current state of affairs then try that passion of yours even on a part-time temporary basis. I have no plans to quit my day job just yet but maybe you do. All I know is that I must change directions and head towards the light and not the dark. I must do something. How about you?