> move into low level programming (C/C++/Rust) Not sure what you mean by that. These languages are not managed ("not garbage collected"), but certainly not low

> move into low level programming (C/C++/Rust) Not sure what you mean by that. These languages are not managed ("not garbage collected"), but certainly not low-level programming. There are services written in them. To your original Q: what's more important for you? Experience or money? If money is more important for your life phase (marriage, kids, house, etc.), learn in your free time.