I do not now know this to be true for myself, but a famous podcaster that I listen to says that the struggle to get out of a nine to five job is worth it. The podcaster that I am referring to is Joe Rogan.
He and many of his guests would know. Joe Rogan is a successful stand up comedian, sitcom actor, and the host of the JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE. These days he does not work for anyone and has the freedom to pick and chose what he does with his time. Imagine that, waking up in the morning and deciding how you want to spend your most valuable commodity. I'm speaking of your time.
To me, this is true freedom. I am still struggling for this, but I look forward to the day of not answering to an employer who dictates what I do or where I go for, at a mininum, 40 hours a week. In my mind, the struggle for this freedom is worth it. So, decide what your passion is and get to the struggle to be able to decide how you spend your time. Take it easy!