I've been there and it hurts. I started working as a software dev at the end of my first year. Bottom line, I chose the non-research route. I stuck to classes

I've been there and it hurts. I started working as a software dev at the end of my first year. Bottom line, I chose the non-research route. I stuck to classes only with one big exit project to validate my Masters. Other than that, 4 hours a night and taking full advantage of weekends. Good luck