Unable_External_6636's journey

I recently made a decision about my job situation that has me questioning if it was the right move. Last year, I was working in construction and earning a solid $12,000 a month. However, I really disliked living in the city where the job was located, which is considered a mid-cost of living area. My construction job ended in September 2025 due to permitting and budget issues, but I was told it would restart in 5-8 months. The downside was that the job didn’t provide health insurance. During the downtime, I managed to secure another job that paid around $9,000 a month, but it was inconsistent. There were times I didn’t work for an entire month, and other times I only worked two weeks in a month. This job was 1099, meaning no benefits, but they did cover my housing and food expenses. I kept my apartment in the city just in case I needed to return. Recently, the construction job I left has started back up, but the pay has dropped to $6,000 a month. On the plus side, they now offer health insurance and provide a truck for work. The work is steady and reliable for the foreseeable future. Now I’m left wondering if returning to my old job was the right choice, especially considering the lower pay and my dislike for the city.