I don't know what you mean by "pay too little," but I am getting paid about $10k less than the average person in my position. However, I have the opportunity to work from home whenever I want. For example, I could decide to never go into the office again and I'll still have my job and still get paid. It's great for when I'm in an episode because people can leave me the hell alone and I can work whatever hours I want. For example, I can work from 9-5, or 7pm until 3am (not that I would do that, but I'm just saying I can). Like 99% of jobs out there in my field require you to be in the office. So, there are pros and cons and pay is just one part of the overall equation.


Personally, I would rather be happy and get paid less than have a job which pays more and I'm miserable. Trust me, I had a job that paid very well when I first got out of college and I f_cking hated it. I took a pay cut for my current job and I couldn't be happier.


IMO, mental health is more important than pay. Even if you had to drive far, is the job nice? Do you like it? etc. etc. Sometimes we have to compromise to get what we want. Ideally, we all want a high paying job at an amazing company that's close to our house, but the "total package" is hard to come by.


Just my 2 cents.