re: Would you “Put the fries in the bag” for an extra $10k a year?

Sounds like you need to take an good aptitude test. And if you want to make over 120 thousand per year stay away from the medical side of things. (In before someone says his lpn cousin makes 200k per year).

Find out what you are really interested in and do some research. Don't go by potential income or at least make it reasonable, especially if you have no children. If you arn't married, buy yourself some nice clothes and marry rich is a good backup plan.