I might have an opportunity to move from my current job to a better paying job but more production art oriented job so kind of a copy shop job, where now I do actually do graphic design but it's not high end graphic design so it doesn't and shouldn't pay much more than I'm making now. the new job would pay a bit better but not a life changing amount, but it is a day time job where now I'm working nights and I feel I'm missing out on life a good bit. So overall I feel the new job would be more positive for my life, but maybe not so good for my "career" but my "career" hasn't really gone anywhere anyway. . .  

maybe it's just my innate fear of change. . .  even though I adapt well to on the fly changes at work, big life changing things can kinda freeze my brain and I end up making bad choices sometimes. . .

just talking to myself, to help clear my thoughts before the interview tomorrow morning

my biggest problem is that I let my job define me . . . I need to find a better way

I thoroughly understand the resistance/fear of change.  I am also very risk averse.

From your post, it sounds like you are thinking that the new job would make for a better life.  I would certainly think that for most people, moving from nights to days would be a really big deal.  It allows you to become part of the "normal" world and widens the opportunity for a social life.  For that reason alone, I would really look hard a making the jump.  If the new job is not as "arty" as the current job, you might be able to pick up some side jobs the satisfy your more creative needs.

That's my 2 cents.  Good luck on your decision.

Working nights will shorten your life considerably. Think of this job as a new start that will affect all aspects of your life for the better.

I would go with the new job.
Better money and a day time schedule = better quality of life generally.
Seek outside avenue's for creative satisfaction, which may eventually lead to the ideal career you want.  It can happen.  It frees you to fully express your artistic gifts while still earning a living and having more quality time with the family & others.
Just my own thoughts ... I would do it.

Just to play Devil's advocate, the night job has some benefits as well. Most professional offices are only open during the 9-5 hours so you need to miss work to visit any. You will have more time for riding since daytime riding is preferable to night time riding. If you have kids and they are young, you will actually get to spend more time with them if you work nights. If you are doing more of what you like now, don't change. Working nights allows you to find part time or just hobby work during the day. I have friends who absolutely hate the 9-5 world. They find it too restricting to doing the things they want or need to do.

the interview went okay, if they offer me the job I'll say yes. It sounds kinda neat, more of a digital press operator/sign finishing position than anything as passive as I am now but I can see it being an okay job. yeah I need to move past the "my job = my life" thing, but I really don't have anything else, no family or anything so I have a hard time evaluating myself outside of my career.

Who "toils away in the dark" on nights?

Two new fonts need to be added…. One for sarcastic comments and one for metaphorical comments.

I was being more metaphorical than anything else. I was saying it would be a shame to toil away in a job that makes you feel trapped and unfulfilled.

I had a guy try to hire me away from a job Id had for more than 5 years. He offered a Big raise. More than 20%. but, I didnt know the guy. Didnt trust him, AND, he told me he was a Christian Three Times.,.,Immediate red flag for me,I went to my boss & told him what the guy was offering. He said he could afford to pay more to keep me, but couldnt match it. I got a decent raise & stayed. As it worked out, he just really wanted to go to the Las Vegas electronics show. He hired a guy & kept him for just 6 weeks,, I woulda been out of a job in 6 weeks had I taken that,, But, my old boss woulda rehired me,, I know that, cuz he did. I did take other jobs, he hired me back twice,cuz I made him good $$$.

I stayed that time, because I knew how he treated me. He was al;ways honest & fair with me. I knew he wasnt a screamer or slave driver.
KNowing the environment isnt toxic helps a lot when the alarm clock goes off. Waking up & getting a pain in the gut, knowing youre gonna spend the next 8 or 10 hours in some level of emotional pain because the boss sucks isnt worth $20.00 a day. Keep beans on the table working with good people.,