also another thing to note
9-5s have their own strategic position, if you have no idea what your interests are. join a 9-5 enough to fuel you + more. but earn good. if its merely providing for you to live, its not worth it. if it pays good, cut down costs, save up, leave after 5 and use that capital and remaining time to something else, make sacrifices, mainly can be fitness and social life and entertainment