money/stability vs happiness/'just getting by'... what would you choose?
460667
Having been miserable with a good paycheck for many years, let me tell you there is a lot to be said for feeling good about yourself and what you do all day.  Money isn't everything.  Change is good for the soul.
215922
Happiness.  But money helps!
462029
yes, because the thing i would want most would be financial abundance. money to pay my bills or take a vacation whenever i wanted. i wouldn't have to tell anyone, because my financial affairs are none of their business.
227677
I would have to say health...You can always get money...but u can't buy health...
1131711
what an option.\n\nI guess your wealth is independent on whether you are married or not.\n\nIf you stay single, you can date and have "fun" with alot of people. Some might be deep and good relationships, others may be superficial and wacko. You might have a baby or two - who knows, and you'll be dependent on your surroundings; family or friends to babysit if you want to keep up your happy life.\n\nIf you marry, (for love that is) you can work on a relationship. You can deepen your feelings for each other and this will maybe make you more happy on a long term - who knows. If you have babies, it or they will be borned in a family and this makes a more secure structure if one of parents for instance die or ... something.
731274
It would be nice to have material wealth & have no worries about paying the bills, keeping a roof overhead & food on the table.\nHowever, money & possessions do not equal love & ultimately give no comfort.\nI'd be much happier in the long run loving & being loved, rich or poor.
344437
well i will be honest and say i would rather NOT be working...i want a husband who is rich so i don't have to work...and i can shop/travel/whatever when i want to....that is what i would rather be doing....
213635
I think you should stay with the job you really love unless you need the money. But why go somewhere you don't like. You only have one life to live why be depressed in it. Look at alot of entertainers they have all that money in the world but are so sad. I'd rather not have and be happy then have and be sad. For example a stripper makes all the money in the world but alot of them still have that void because they know it's not something they like to do so they use drugs to get through the day. I know that the example i gave was a little extreme. BUT THE POINT IS DO WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD, NOT SOMEBODY ELSE. If he is your husband and loves you he will understand. Unless you really need the money to get by, then your being selfish for not taking the job.
890335
Time....I'd make a little more time for certain aspects of my life. Also a little more money to be able to have a few things that I really want. Nothing exhorbant but just some simple things.
1162439
Yeah money's pretty importent. You might not be able to buy happiness but you can buy a house, car, food, and other things that you need.
278474
easily rich or happy. you want to be happy because hapiness tells you that you are pleased with yourself and your surroundings. you have love, you are healthy, you are intelligent and successful. once youre healthy and fit, you can do all things. youll be able to live a longer life, your self efficacy and self esteem are high, you are smart and intelligent pertaining to your mental health. you have good emotional health because all of this would lead to happiness joy and love. add to the fact that you are filthy rich because you were a great entrepreneur, your abilities to do things better than others, your talents to have great vision and focus. it basically has an affect on everything else you listed.
494386
my home life is more important to me then anything. i quit a $60,000 a year job to stay home with my children because it's what i felt was the right thing to do for my family. i think some people can't get their priorities straight cause they still haven't figured out that money can't buy love yet. \n\npeople wake up no matter how sucessful or rich you are, what good will it be when you have no family, husband or wife to share it all with? there can be an ideal balance between the 2 for survival, but most just chase the buck and forget about what really matters.
880886
i would be thankful for all that i have and make do with whatever i have.  i would share love with friends and family. remember money doesn't bring happiness!
220382
The question is can you live comfortably earning half of what you're currently making? If so then the choice is easy. If not then your love for psychology would determine whether or not it's worth it.
1067784
There is  a difference between being paid well/benefitting from and job and being happy and fulfilled.  The question isn't what would I do, the question is whether or not you are willing to possibly sacrifice the good parts of the job you have for something that gives you the chance to do something you feel is more worthwhile.
108719
I think people who don't have great wealth desire it because they think it will bring happiness.  Sure it would be nice to live comfortably, but money does not necessarily bring happiness.  I know several millionaires from when I worked in oil & gas in Houston and they were mostly miserable souls. They fought over more & more money and worried constantly about how to keep from losing it. Their kids were on drugs and had alcohol problems in and out of rehab.  I'm basically poor, but I've never been happier at this time in my life.
495622
find something you truly love to do.  Success is not $$ but a state of mind.  Money will mean nothing if you are doing something that makes you miserable.