Possible Career Change...

Go for it. At 30 years old I was tired of working on cars and my hobby of working on cars was like being at work while I was at home. I hated it after 10 years. So I decided to go back to school and try to be a firefighter. Well after 3 years of pain and suffering I made it. It was the best thing I have ever done in my life (well besides marrying my wonderful wife and have great kids with her) It has totally changed how I look at my hobby and I am more passionate about it than ever. You wont get rich and the pension isnt as gold plated as some would like you to believe, but its steady solid work. No two days are the same, which is pretty cool and after doing it for ten years I still love going to work. Good luck!!