<human>: So I am in a bit of a predicament.  Currently, I am in sales, I like what I do but this industry is VERY volatile.  I've been laid off numerous times, companies shut down, sales comp plans cut, pay cuts etc etc.  I've seen it all.  I'm in a pretty good place right now and make $120k+ annually, did $150k in 2015, so it fluctuates based on sales.  

Two years ago I applied for a government job as a firefighter.  It is great hours, 2 shifts a week, 20 hours each.  80% pension after 25 years and after 8 years you are making $120k.  The stability is GREAT this department has never laid off, cut pay and pensions are solid.  The big downfall is the starting pay is $37k a year, OUCH.  I know a couple of the firefighters and they all work second jobs.  I have family who own businesses who I can work for but I need to make an extra $2k a month to cover my bills, on top of the new salary.  $2k a month as a second job to me seems like no easy feat.  I would be starting in the next 8-12 months and I am having a hard time making a decision on this.

Do I take the pension, struggle for a few years and I can actually RETIRE in 25-30 years.  Or do I stick with my sales job making $120k+, pray I have a job in 25-30 years and keep saving my 401k / ira / stocks etc.  Oh and a bit of info on my current saving habits, I save $18k in 401k, $5500 in IRA and I also do about $3000 per year in stocks for fun.  My wife also does the same savings plan.  
So big question, in 30 years, which will be the better choice?  Pension or 401k?

Can you condense the text into three sentences or less?
<bot>: Do I choose a lower paying job with a pension, or a higher paying job and take a risk at 401k/traditional investing?