What’s the alternative? Where do you want to be in five years? Will this job help you get there or hold you back? Would you be willing to relocate for a better job paying less? Questions to consider. Remember, you’re going to a job every day that pays the bills. It’s work. It’s not a party.
“What’s the alternative? “
Well, you say you live in the DC area? It’s my guess that DC has some of the most generous “Free Stuff” programs in the country. So, sit down make a list of these programs and their value to you. Then do a net net comparison to your current earnings. You might find yourself better off eating at the government trough. Would you please post your analysis here on FR? Heck, I just might want to move there and join you at the trough :)