| I know people who do both, and I know people who do one or the other. A lot of whether this can work depends on your work environment. If it's one that fits you well, and one where what they require of you isn't totally draining, it's likely you will find yourself willing to follow your passions. Should it be draining, or a tough environment, the cost may be those passions. Why do you want a job in tech? That's as important as the potential risks to your current passions. Are you able to follow those passions without a tech job? Could you potentially find one with more synergy? It's always good to find work that resonates in this way. Many of us have. There is also the fact that any burnout could put your passions at risk. Are you at risk in your current job? Factoring all that down, you are most concerned about burnout, and you are not entirely sure where your burnout level is. Physically, you've got some warning signs. Regardless of how you proceed, it's advisable to address those right now. Do you have access to health care? (I have to ask in the US, because large numbers of us find that expensive, inaccessible) Bring this up. Make a plan. You seem young. Deal with the very basics no matter what. That's all I got. |