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I switched careers 4 years after I graduated college. It wasn't as much a demotion and more of a lateral move, but it is never too late to change careers.

That isn't to say there is no risk involved. Taking a new position has risks, and just like investing (which we've all heard too much about lately), you want to hedge your risks.

Make sure you've got a good buffer in the bank, potentially a fall back position if it's a pay-cut, talk to your partner (if you have one), check out how to decrease your budget if needed, or supplement for a while if possible.

I love these stories, I love seeing streamers make it, people move from a corporate job to starting their own thing, it's awesome. Most people who were successful had a safety net. They didn't jump without knowing the risks and being able to take the lower pay for a while. They also had a plan to make money. This is really important because I've also seen a ton of people who have been forced to switch careers due to not having a plan to make money.

I'm not a researcher/etc. This is all anecdotal evidence I've seen, just sharing my thoughts and opinions.

Anyway, congrats to anyone who does makes this kind of quality of life change!