[mikester]

I would say that since you're in Anahiem you have a very good opportunity believe it or not. Check out Chapman University as they have some very good adult ed programs (MBA and such) for you to advance your education if you wanted too.

LEt me tell you from my experience. For the last 7 years I worked my tail off for a local Cable Company. I travelled all over the country I did not get overtime but I did get a TON of experience in what I feel was a pretty short time. I also gained a lot of life experience that I feel is very valuable too of course. Last October I took another job working for someone else entirely - a completely difference business model.

The Government.

Now - I work 7-4 and I'm continuing my education two nights a week. I got my experience level up and my resume decorated at the last job and that helped me get this job where I truely feel that my life is mine.

That's what counts - the balance in benefits from work (salary , etc) vs the benefits from time off.

The last job was tough, I was on call all the time and got called at all hours of the night. The new job isn't like that at all and I make more (slightly). The benefits (medical and such) aren't QUITE as good but they are close enough.

Only you can answer this question really.