Job Interview

So I just returned from a job interview at an insurance company. I stumbled into it by accident but decided just to go on the interview for the experience (I'm used to auditions rather that real interviews). So the minute I walk in I get this strong "Dunder Mifflin" vibe. It's dull, office-y, cubicle-like. Anyway, I fill out some forms and the kind, experienced man in charge begins explaining the "great" job and all its benefits. Said if we "put our nose to the grindstone" we could make $100,000 our first year no previous experience necessary! Well, that got me picturing my future. My husband and I, coworkers at this great insurance comp. providing a stable future for our kids. What's wrong with that?! So what if all I could do is community theater on the side?! I'd have stability!! I'd have a retirement fund!! Sounds great, right? Well, in 40 years what would I look back on with regret? Probably a lot. I would have no idea the heights I could have reached after college. I'd question myself and most likely realize how unhappy I am. So that brings up the question, "what is the cost of happiness?" I really don't think there is a price you can put on that. Not even $100,000 a year. So I shook the kind man's hand, declined appreciatively, and I left.

"I took the path less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."-Frost