software engineering is decently paid and I picked this job among all because you can apply anywhere, in any country, and in any city. I would also recommend

software engineering is decently paid and I picked this job among all because you can apply anywhere, in any country, and in any city. I would also recommend to work where "travel", so that you contribute the build the place and join the social fabric. That's how you actually discover regions of the world. So IMO, keep being a software engineer for now, and spend a few years working in different locations ! However, if you're senior(-ish), you can also become a freelancer, and work remotely. There are hotspots of IT freelancers who do that, like Malaga or Thailand !