Stability vs Money vs Portfolio vs Badass Game

When looking for a Dream Job you must ask yourself what is important to you?

Is it a company that has stability?
Is it a company that pays really well?
Is it a company that can improve your portfolio?
Is it a company that works on Bad Ass Games?

Its ideal, to work for a company that has all 4. They are rare, but considered to be a game developers dream job. To work for a company that has 3, brings happiness, depending on your situation. Most companies have 1-2, and it becomes a stepping stone for you to reach a company that has 4. Its great to work for a company that becomes a 3-4.

Money comes with experience and good portfolio. Stability comes after that. Fun games can be stable, but are they good portfolio or not that's what you need to decide.

Here is the guide to reach your dream job.

1. Work for a company that pumps out bad ass games, put all that into your experience.
2. Work for a stable company, get settled in the city you live in, buy house or build a family.
3. Work for a company that pays well, Start building a portfolio, and work towards your dream job, use the money to pay off all your debt and create a $$$ nest.
4. Work for a company that has stability, bad ass games, and an area where you can build your portfolio. Don't worry about the pay, time will come when you become a kick ass employee.
5. You just landed in your dream job.