I was just discussing with my wife yesterday the possibility of leaving this profession for better pay and quality of life. One relatively easy career move would double my salary and allow me to be home for dinner every night.

I stay in for two reasons: 1) the time and money I've invested to be here, and 2) the prospect of opportunity after the dust settles from the current industry downturn. But with the goals of buying a house and starting a family in the not-so-distance future, a choice must be made...