A 23-year-old professional earning more than $100,000 a year is debating whether to leave a well-paid and enjoyable job for a new career path that offers greater long-term earning potential and international opportunities, but also involves major short-term financial sacrifices. The Reddit post sparked a wider debate online about whether it is smarter to prioritise immediate high earnings and lifestyle stability or take a financial risk early in life for better long-term growth and security.