I'm in a very similar situation - graduaded in cultural anthropology, working in insurance, started studying CS last week :) My attitude is that I don't think

I'm in a very similar situation - graduaded in cultural anthropology, working in insurance, started studying CS last week :) My attitude is that I don't think it will give me a better paid job, or a passive income, or become terribly smart - I just find it an amazing and interesting field of study. Good luck to everyone who pursues his / her dreams!