Should I leave a comfortable high-tech job for the money and challenge, or try to think outside the box?

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Hello, I’d like to share a dilemma that isn’t exactly simple.
I’m currently working in the field of Information Security.
I’m extremely satisfied with my workplace—the hours are super comfortable and flexible.
The managers and colleagues are so positive, empathetic, and kind.
It’s hard to point out even one toxic coworker.
I’ve never once felt any sense of burnout.
The problem is that there are two main drawbacks:

A lack of challenges. Over time, I’ve basically mastered all of my responsibilities, and right now I’m performing all my tasks like a magician.
I’ve hit my salary’s glass ceiling and have to settle for what I earn.


So.....
should I leave for other companies that pay more and give up all this comfort?
In those places, the challenges would be ten times greater, and it would also require working late-night hours, all for a higher paycheck.
It’s important to note that the position I’m in now isn’t something you come across every day.
On the other hand, because of rising taxes and the increasing cost of living, my salary is suddenly not enough for a household.
Or should I try something out of the box—think of a creative business that integrates AI, some type of service, something that could serve as extra income?

Attached:
- Natal Chart
- Progressed Chart
- Solar Return
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Re: Should I leave a comfortable high-tech job for the money and challenge, or try to think outside the box?

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Hello Jes889,

I will give you a general overview and then focusing on your career.

General overview

You are in a Leo Profected year ruled by the Sun with transiting Neptune over your natal Sun and Saturn soon joining.
This transit indicates a struggle between being grounded in reality (Saturn) and dreaming or idealizing (Neptune). There may be moments where your ambitions and dreams seem out of sync, leading to feelings of frustration or confusion. There might be a tendency to oscillate between practicality and escapism. You might struggle with self-doubt or fear of being misunderstood.

This is not the best moment if reality doesn’t align with your expectations.
Watch for Saturn to impose self-doubt or too rigid a sense of who you should be, or a tendency to either overwork to compensate for feelings of inadequacy (Saturn) or indulge in escapist behaviors such as addiction or fantasy (Neptune).

In your Profected year in Leo, you also have the Moon in opposition to Mars/Saturn in Aquarius, marking a desire for change. Mars/Saturn is a strong combination for being an achiever and a workaholic. You could very well develop your own business in the future but if you do it right now, expect sporadic interruptions of work because of the opposition to the Moon in Leo.
You would not be rewarded by stability and moving up the ladder unless you pay a price.
In your SR 2025, your Sun is in the midpoint SA/NE
Resting and taking care of your health is recommanded this year specifically your hearth condition.
Symptoms include fatigue, heart palpitations, trouble breathing and dizziness. Risk factors include high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and obesity. Watch for infections and make sure you consult your doctor for any symptoms.

You can be incredibly resilient and compassionate, learning to help others without losing yourself in the process.
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Career Focus

The last Jupiter conjunct Saturn in Aquarius happened in the 2nd House of your natal chart of personal finances, values, possessions, and self-worth.
This aspect combines the best of both worlds: a drive for success and expansion but within a framework of discipline and practicality. Strong emphasis on achieving long-term, sustainable success rather than sudden gains for the next 20 years. You will find your place in society and self-worth as Jupiter and Saturn rule your 1st and 2nd House.
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Currently, you are in the waxing square phase of this cycle.
Jupiter in Gemini in the 7th House squares Saturn in Pisces in the 3rd House.

Jupiter in Gemini in the 7th brings a love of learning, curiosity, and mental expansion. Gemini is a mutable air sign, associated with communication, versatility, and social interaction. Jupiter here encourages a broad range of ideas, a need for mental stimulation, and a desire for intellectual connections.
You might find fulfillment in partnerships where there is mental growth, learning, and stimulating conversations.
Tip: Expand your contact list by socializing.

Saturn in Pisces in the 3rd House represents structure in an emotional or spiritual sense. Pisces is a water sign, associated with intuition, compassion, and sometimes escapism. Saturn here asks you to build boundaries and structure in areas related to your beliefs, creativity, and learning skills.

The 3rd House is connected to communication, learning, siblings, and short-distance travel. Saturn here can indicate challenges or delays in communication, and a need to develop more discipline and responsibility in how you exchange ideas or process information. You may experience a sense of limitation or duty around your immediate environment, possibly struggling with clear communication or feeling like you're not always understood.
Tip: Upgrade your curriculum by taking new courses that will prove to be useful later. And which can be converted into cash in your resume.
Your country is a leader in Artificial Intelligence, you are at the right place.

Best to you,
Ouranos

P.S. I have not studied your chart in detail. My comments are of a general nature and more like a first impression.
Blessings!