I've thought about moving from law to software more than a few times. I like being a lawyer but software is an unscratched itch. I've noticed that many people who leave law eventually come back. What made you return?
It has a bit to do with the type of work arrangement I want for this phase in my life -- nearing 40 and splitting my time between two geographic locations where active computer time all the time becomes challenging.
I also wanted to move away from working for corporations to working for/with people instead.
If you have an itch, I say go for it unless you're on a track you absolutely don't want off of ever.
Interesting thanks. Sounds like we are at a similar stage and have similar circumstances. Being a lawyer is working for me too for the same reasons, so I'll ride this track for a little longer.
I also wanted to move away from working for corporations to working for/with people instead.
If you have an itch, I say go for it unless you're on a track you absolutely don't want off of ever.