I moved across the country for a dream job. Within a year, I realized I'd made a mistake.

I drove across the country for my dream job. Roshelle Patterson I took a $15,000 pay cut and a $12,000 loan to chase a gaming career in California. My dream job became a source of stress, and I missed my long-distance partner. I left the role after less than a year, and now I'm living a life I love on the East Coast. I've loved video games for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I fought my brother for turns on his Game Boy so I could play "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3." I spent hours playing ...