I will unlikely get as far in a career, I will unlikely earn as much per month, I will unlikely have access to the similar opportunities and support.

But there has to be some advantage for you isn't it? Like crypto? or some career pivot as they say? Because based on my experience so far. Everything balances out differently but in evenly in grand scheme of things. Not sure how it would do for most of us but it does balances out. If not career side, maybe peace of mind side.