As a guy who never went to college, but understands its value, i have a different take. Some people like to say "follow your dreams." These people are idiots. Follow your talents instead and use those skills to build a great life that feeds you, your family, and your passions. Your talents pay the bills so anything that develops them is a good path.

Will going to grad school further your talents? Will going to grad school increase your abilities that will pay your bills? Is there another way to increase skills and abilities, or is there a career path that will pay you enough so that you can have hobbies and passions outside of work?

I'm damn good at my job, I get paid well and I love my employer and coworkers. That does not mean that this is my dream job in the slightest. But I have a reachable goal of retiring at 55 if nothing bad comes in my way. But this is not my dream job, and it is not my passion either.

As for family, doing a job that you are good at, and getting paid well for doing the work tends to quiet the rabble. This is your life and your path, and no matter what you choose to do, never forget that.