[n3d1m]

Do you like programming?

If the answer is yes, then don't give up. Move. Go to NYC or Chicago. Talk to few recruiters and have them help you "polish" your resume so that things you might consider harmful would not be prominent.

I'm always fascinated by people who start in the field and then change their minds. Obviously if you've never liked it then do something else, open a surf shop or taco stand. But as far as programming, for the foreseeable future it will be in high demand.

Seriously, don't give up!