I'm thirty years old, and a single father with two young children. After several years of struggling as a freelance photographer, i recently got a job with the city. It's very stable, with good pay and full benefits for my kids.
The problem is, the job is incredibly boring. I don't feel like i am learning anything. I find myself taking sick days that i don't really need, just to do something creative. I miss doing photography, which i really enjoyed even though it didn't pay very well. On the other hand, we need the regular salary and the benefits. Do i have to sell my soul to this job?