Should I bide my time?

[Tock389]

Hello. I'm 31, and a reporter for a large daily regional newspaper. Basically, at the age of 26, I left a boring but well-paid job in business to retrain as a reporter.

This went well and I found a job very quickly. The thing is, I'm at the stage of wanting to buy a house etc- something my friends are doing in droves, but although I am glad I did the career change and am moving up the ladder, it is all happening slowly, and I feel a bit frustrated- journalism isn't that well-paid.

My mates think I can't have it both ways - i.e. have a job I love and for it to be well-paid...the question is, should I bide my time and continue to pursue the career I always wanted , or leave and do something better paid? Just feel a bit frustrated...am I not realising how lucky I am, and should I bide my time and let things continue?

[Cheekystar]

I know exactly what you mean, I'm in a low paid career and would love to earn more, but would I be as happy in another career?

its weighing up the pro's and con's, but if its your dream, maybe patience is the key?

[PEATBOG]

didn't you like the answers you got earlier :-)!

[minimonkey]

i am thinking i am bored in my job and i would love to be a reporter......i am 29 tho and i have a mortgage .....could i retrain? how long does it take....were you lucky??

[Tock389]

You could easily retrain- have a look at www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk for tips etc

[xlaurax]

imagine yourslef back at your old job and coming home to a nice house at the emd of the day. does the house make up for your bad day at work? if not then why leave a job your happy at. good luck