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I'm just chiming in as an older student who left a comfortable life and relationship to pursue my academic dreams. The academic job market is as bleak as ever, but I have literally never once regretted my decision! Although this may not be what you wish to hear at just this moment, one benefit of pursuing my dreams has been finding a partner who is more supportive of ambitions than my previous one. I'm not saying that this is what happens to everyone, just sharing my experience.