I agree. I made a career change (am still making a career change?) and it’s been hard. I’m trying to work less while still making ok money.
Fortunately(?) my old career made it impossible to keep a relationship and I didn’t have any kids, so I was able to go back to school and take my time doing this.
I’ve made a lot of sacrifices and I now make $60,000 (CAD) less per year, but I’m way happier.
I wish everyone could have the time and ability to pursue what they really want to do, but life gets in the way more often than not and this fucked up system doesn’t make it any easier.