I have an opportunity to join a small Animation studio as a producer that does some amazing work. I am currently at a large notable agency as a PM. The work isn't revolutionary but this is the best work life balance I have ever had.
Do I leave and take a risk to do something more exciting and rewarding, or do I stay in my current position and risk feeling stagnant and like I'm wasting my growth potential?
Any advice would be helpful!

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Honestly it depends what your priorities are right now. I don’t usually think one place has it all. Do you have a family/SO who you need to commit after hours to? Do you need that time to yourself to dedicate to mental or physical wellbeing? Are you early in your career? Does one offer a ton more pay than the other?

If your prio is WLB in favor of steady or even boring work.

But if you need more challenging and interesting work, take the risk. And be prepared for longer days/nights (if it happens).

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