should i quit my day job?

here’s the story, morning glory.

right now i work about 80-90 hours a week.  i am an acting intern at an amazing local equity theatre, but, like many theatre internships, get paid a very small stipend that one cannot possibly live on.

so i have a full-time, 9-5 job on top of my commitment at the theatre.  it’s really a great job.  i have benefits (HEALTH INSURANCE, YOU GUYS!), paid time off, and a fairly flexible work schedule.

but with constantly working, i feel so personally and creatively drained.  i’m disgustingly out of shape, not ready for upcoming auditions for Real Acting Jobs, and altogether miserable.

so i have the money saved to pay off my rent through the rest of my lease.  (june.)  i could pay off my rent, quit my day job, and just take up a little PT job at a coffee shop or something.  i’ll be making way less money, but i won’t be wasting my money on:

1. constantly eating out because i have absolutely no time to cook whatsoever. (i waste so much fucking money doing this but right now i have no choice.  UGH!)

2. gas for my hellish commute on I-75 M-F.

3. stupid secret santa presents for coworkers (okay yeah.)

am i insane or is this a good idea?

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