Hey Champ. Seeing your username, I'm guessing SEO is your gig.
I get it, raising a family and chasing dreams adds pressure. I don't know your exact situation, but I've seen folks wrestle with this. A lot of people think leaving online work for a 9-5 means losing freedom, which is true. But freelancing's not always stable, and that can be scary when you've got bills to pay.
9-5 offers that security, and it doesn't mean you have to give up on your online stuff. You can still grow your skills and maybe go back to freelancing full-time when you've got a more solid foundation. It really depends on what opportunities come your way.
A 9-5 could be good if you just need cash and want to focus on a side project. You clock in, do your job, and clock out.
With freelancing, you're always thinking about clients, deadlines, and making sure you're delivering.
Long term, freelancing's the dream, right? ...Maybe try finding a job where you learn stuff that helps your own business.
That way, you're getting paid and working on your own thing at the same time.
Just a thought.