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Originally posted by livingitup101
I'm 32 and have been working at the same company for close to 7 years. I can't say that I'm thoroughly satisfied with my job, but it does pay a hell of a lot. The problem I face is now that I am making good cash, it's hard to leave. I'd love to be able to take a risk and switch careers into something more rewarding--but by doing so I may be sacrificing some things that I've really come to enjoy (traveling, eating out, etc.)
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I've heard your situation described as "Golden Handcuffs".
I've read some of the literature on happiness cross-culturally. Money does lead to greater happiness, but only when you are not having your basic needs met (food, shelter, etc.). People who have their basic needs met and are wealthy do not differ significantly in happiness from people who have their basic needs met who are not wealthy.