I was freelance copywriter. I decided to switch because the dynamics of the market for writers are brutal, and I didn't have the passion for it. I switched to

I was freelance copywriter. I decided to switch because the dynamics of the market for writers are brutal, and I didn't have the passion for it. I switched to software engineering because there was I good strong likelihood I have a knack for it (turns out I do), that I was going to really enjoy it (turns out I love it deeply), and that there's good money in it (confirmed). It was a calculated decision, though not a difficult one, and maybe the best I've made in my life so far.