It seems to me that those of us, including myself, who are struggling with the effects on income that a change in career might bring even temporarily, see that effect as painful and want to avoid the pain. It seems that Steve did not view this temporary effect as painful. I suspect that in fact he saw the other alternative--remaining in the current, but less than desirable career state--as the painful alternative.
Even if we can't change our view about what is painful and what is not in this decision, we know that the Buddha has said that pain or suffering just is inherent in the human state. It's how we react to it that is key.
I know this is all easier said than done, but I think that seeing it this way for me has been a small step forward.
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