You're not gonna get the combination of good compensation/agreeable workload anywhere other than tech.
I work in general STEM and the compensation gap even between tech STEM and non-tech STEM is huge. A mid level IT guy with a handful of certs will pull more than a senior chemist with a masters degree. And work from home to boot.
Just figure out how to stay in tech if you need a decent livable income and want free time.
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You're not gonna get the combination of good compensation/agreeable workload anywhere other than tech.
I work in general STEM and the compensation gap even between tech STEM and non-tech STEM is huge. A mid level IT guy with a handful of certs will pull more than a senior chemist with a masters degree. And work from home to boot.
Just figure out how to stay in tech if you need a decent livable income and want free time.