Self-distancing is a tool and in this case you are using it wrong. Often, the problem when making such choices, is that fear short-circuits the thinking proces

Self-distancing is a tool and in this case you are using it wrong. Often, the problem when making such choices, is that fear short-circuits the thinking process. "I may switch to Clojure and not find a job; NO JOB? POVERTY! POVERTY? DEATH!" whereas a more correct thought process would be: "I may switch to Clojure, enjoy it but not find a job. How long can I do without a job?" This will allow you to explore and discover the safety nets you have around you. From experience as a former doom-thinker: such safety nets are more prevalent than you'd think.