Career change question for everyone

[alzee]

You go, you!!! That's a great story! I certainly wish you well on your journey.

Thanks! I've been taking other concrete steps beyond simply chasing a degree. I sold my motorcycle (and snowblower, lawnmower, tools, welding stuff, etc etc) moved out of the 3br house I was renting and into a 300sq ft apartment. The cash helped with some IRS nonsense that's finally behind me, but also I'm saving a lot more every month now without the additional rent, vehicle, & ins. payments. My first ever passport just arrived in the mail today.

No kids or really anything holding me down. I do own a home, but that's it for debt.

If you're not too badly underwater then I say -- figure out what you're really "after". I don't personally think that changing jobs just to have more opportunity to climb the ladder is a good idea if you don't hate the job you're at now and your position isn't in danger. So figure out why you're really considering making this change.. if it's just to chase money and an eventual promotion to a (someday) comfy retirement, that's fine, but be honest with yourself.

If it's really just burnout as you said, as it is with me more or less, then jumping ship into a much "worse" position may be the best thing for you.