Surely there are more than two options?? Any chance you could withdraw for a while from the thesis, work for a while, and then get back to the thesis? Or you could proceed slowly with the thesis while working?

Or maybe do something really radical like join the Peace Corps and go in a totally different direction. I had a neighbor who has made a life for himself doing mission work (not religious) in the Philippines and is totally enthralled with his life. The 'box' is always bigger than we think.

Best wishes - I hope you find your way to contentment with your life, whatever that looks like.