SEO Services or Company - What to Do?

I recently parted ways with my employer over a very trivial dispute. Money. Though I had been instrumental in increasing traffic ~ leads ~ revenues for the company, they did not want to return the favor in the form of compensation, so I left.

I really liked working for my previous employer ... I didn't have to maintain the computers, the web sites, the accounts, payroll - none of that. However, I was not making nearly what I should have been earning from my efforts.

That being said, I am now tolling with the issue of whether I should attempt to keep developing and earning a living through providing Search Optimization Services full-time ... or sign on with an established company as an in-house SEO. To be honest, It's a tough decision.

On one hand - there are usually very little rewards in life without taking risks.
On the other - 9-5 is much easier than 24-7.
Decisions ... Decisions ... What to do ... What to do ...