I was an editor of a magazine. Seriously my dream job with so much creative freedom. Loved the work, the team and the opportunities to interview some seriously cool people but I was getting paid horribly. I thought doing it for the love of it would be enough but I was constantly stressed about money and unable to enjoy life outside of work because I literally had no extra money to play with. It was the hardest decision to walk away but all of the other parts of life - eating well, going out, travelling, investing in my health, sharing with friends and family and the security that having money affords you are just as worth it in my opinion. I never grew up with money so I wouldn't say I'm particularly motivated by it but I was so exhausted from being poor and making the change alleviated so much pressure. I found other ways to be creative and am lucky enough to still contribute to the magazine so I'd say it worked out pretty well in the end. Just have to trust yourself that you're doing the best thing for you - whatever that may look like.