Yes, twice in fact. Went from being a geologist for environmental consulting firms -> community management for various tech websites -> software engineer. Each

Yes, twice in fact. Went from being a geologist for environmental consulting firms -> community management for various tech websites -> software engineer. Each has worked out better than the last and brought me more enjoyment (and dollar bills as well, ah gem). I still like my rocks, but I really like coding, too. Now over 40 though. Hoping to stick with the software engineering side of things from here on out. But who knows! Edit: In terms of advice - if you’re bored or lacking fulfillment in your current role and something else legitimately interests you, take the chance and do it. It’s not always possible of course, I am very very fortunate in having a partner who is supportive and can help cover us financially while I attempted to ramp us in new careers. But people with a strong enough desire seem to find a way. It just might take a bit longer.