I took a part time job (brewer) and was able to negotiate my hours at my day job (sysadmin) to 75%. It works out to about 50 hours a week, but I don't commute

I took a part time job (brewer) and was able to negotiate my hours at my day job (sysadmin) to 75%. It works out to about 50 hours a week, but I don't commute for either. It was a really good decision for me, as I was very unhappy for a while. I usually work from 7-5 every day, and still have time for a social life and side projects. The brewery gives me perspective and a release from my frustrating sysadmin job, and the sysadmin job provides me good pay and mental stimulation. The result is I'm happy and productive at both places. I guess in your options, it would be closest to B. I think the key is to make sure you have limits on your hours in both areas, so that they don't take over your life. If your side projects are just for fun, a few hours here and there on weekends/evenings will be relaxing and you'll find time for them.