Technically, I've been in the field for a little over two years, starting at age 27 through an internship at my school which has been this far ongoing, of which I'm extremely fortunate and appreciative of to have the chance to continuously take part in. But I understand fully the experience points you've made. I would've moved sooner because of the connections the company I work for has, but in order to make any sort of impact in this large corporation as well as make a comfortable living in the same company I need to complete my degree and that time is drawing near.

As I said previously, I could totally go out there and if the same company doesn't have what I want, I think I'll be in a better position to move to a different company with my brief experience.

I wanted to thank you for making a critical point: I'm realistic about the low chances of making it big... what I would find fulfilling is what you said, "you can make it an interesting, positive and lucrative five to seven years." and that is something I would be very satisfied with.