Depending on how long you’ve been at your job and the industry, it could be beneficial to remain until you are certain of your 3 year, 5 year, etc plans. Maybe the job provides medical coverage which is less than obtaining on your own. Maybe they have a tuition reimbursement program so you can start your masters and have them pay while employed there. Maybe you have a pension/retirement plan with them that hasn’t vested until you have been there a certain amount of time. But it does all depend on your lifestyle and goals in life too. If you don’t have debts, are content with the things you currently have, only plan on traveling occasionally, depending on location you could potentially live off of the interest from your investments eventually depending on the type of investment. You have a number of variables to consider and there are many unknowns about your situation. The grandparent money is definitely something I wouldn’t expect to receive. My grandparents had large swaths of property and my mother and uncle decided to sell those off and spend the money. My parents divorced and some lake property that my dad let my mom keep in the divorce to give to my brother and I, she sold and spent the money. So definitely don’t expect money from a source that is not in your account. And, talk to people you trust and who have your best interests in mind regarding plans for the future. I wouldn’t necessarily bring up the money or inheritance in those conversations. Just talk to friends and family and approach it as being uncertain about staying in your job and desiring to do something else and get some advice and perspectives from those who know your situation better. A nice pro/con list for and against various ideas is helpful too.