How is the autobody business??

I've been doing Body/Paint work for 25+ years now. I do collision work by day and restorations by nights/weekends.
If I had any advise to you at all it would be, you gotta do what makes you happy!
I wouldn't go to school for it though, you'll end up owing a school $30K for something a guy like me could teach you in 2 years, the right way. I got advise from my oldest brother (he's been doing it for about 35 years now) when I was about 17. He told me "if you want to learn how to do body/paint work, get a job in a body shop", so thats what I did.

In all honesty, I would rather do restoration work all the time, but thats not where the "easy money" is, it's in the collision industry.

It is hard on your health also, but tell me what isn't? A desk job? No thanks! Just my opinion.
Some inspiration for you!