My path was similar, although I didn't move to technical writing until two literature MAs and the first half of a PhD burned me out on academia. Technical writi

My path was similar, although I didn't move to technical writing until two literature MAs and the first half of a PhD burned me out on academia. Technical writing pays well, particularly if you're a coder and can document APIs, write examples, etc. It's also worth noting that technical subjects are every bit as easy as the arts to learn from the library and Wikipedia. Easier, in fact. So really there's no degree that isn't a waste of time unless your job specifically requires it.