It does really depend on your situation. If you're single with no commitments, going back to school might be easier. Another option might be to talk to your c

It does really depend on your situation. If you're single with no commitments, going back to school might be easier. Another option might be to talk to your current employer. See if there might be an opportunity to slowly transition to development work from your current position. I'll give you an example from my past. Back in the early 90's, my first employer needed a tool to track time and inventory but wasn't willing to pay for an off the self solution. I was able to create an MS Access database application that solved the problem. After that, I was given more and more development opportunities. Eventually I went from repair technician to a software developer at the same company. When I was 32 I quit that job to try for a Software Engineering degree, but found I was happier working. It wasn't hard to find another job as a software developer.