Because being in uniform is a **** job. While the pay is higher than a DXO but the job scope is way more than a DXO. At least as a DXO, the pay tallys with the job scope. The current work environment I am in feels very toxic, and I don’t have work life balance. Also unfortunately I won’t be able to get out of my current posting any time soon and the job is draining me out mentally. So yes I would rather get lower pay and have more opportunities at a better work life balance.