SITUATION: I graduated last year and was one of the very lucky few to land a high paid salaried position the day after I walked the stage. I thought the job was going to be awesome (and it was for a bit), but after a while, I realized like any 9-5 gig, it became monotonous and mundane.

DREAM: I want to be a filmmaker (my major in college/ultimate goal in life) and live in Hollywood where my family and friends are residing.

OBSTACLES: However, the current job market is awful; I'm afraid I won't find a job and thus, no money; being an artist in today's world is demoralizing; ironically, money gives me a lot of freedom, but it also entraps me.

Dueling thoughts:
-It's been only ONE year. I'm 23, but I don't want to lose my youth to a cubicle...I'm bored to tears at work. Most people are office people, others aren't. I fit into the latter.
-I feel like I don't do anything in my off time. Just drink, eat, shop, play video games, watch movies (it was great for a while, but now it's gotten boring)
-PERSONAL: I don't have a gf here, any kids, relatively no college debt, and about 6k saved up (not much).
-Not going to lie: I really enjoy having money to spend. I like the freedom to go out to eat, travel, shop, etc. If I quit, I can say bye-bye to that.
-Fortunately, my co-workers/management are nice, but the overall morale is that they enjoy their 'cubicle' lifestyle and I can't adapt to that.
-Realistically, most filmmakers don't make movies until they are in their 30s.

Most people would say keep the job, save money and move back within another year or two, but presently, I am unhappy, bored, lonely, and have this aching desire to get started on my dreams now. Even if I'm working as a production assistant, at least I'd be working in a field I'm interested in. Like I said, I don't want to waste my youth, but at the same time, I don't want to be poor (my parents are both retired).

What are your thoughts?