I'm 31 and don't know what to do for a career...

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9. Thanks dixiegrrrrl...

Yes I realize that I don't have to pick a career now and that things are very likely to change down the road. In fact the numbers show that most people in IT have many many careers over the course of their lives. Gone are the days of working for one company. I'm just scarred of what I need to do and don't feel at all secure in my choices, change has never been easy for me.

I think I need to do exactly what you mention in terms of making my hobbies my life and the career a support mechanism for them. That may turn out to be the best route for me.

Yes I've thought of getting into the trades. In fact I very nearly started a 4 year program to certify myself as an electrician. But I chose IT because it's the more familiar choice. If things don't work out though I will quite likely take a look at the trades again!

Thanks!