davidw3

Do you have any advice for making that transition? I'm a SWE with about 3 years experience. I'm hoping to make this type of transition in a few more years. Also, are you in the US? Does paying for your own insurance significantly erode your earnings?

That makes sense -- I guessed it more something like this. Thanks for the response.

In all seriousness -- why can't you move into architecture and design? I know it sounds a little trite, but I've seen many times where people don't do what they want or dream just because they haven't bothered to figure out how to get to their goal or simply because they don't let themselves. I know the world isn't always that simple, but I truly believe it is sometimes (plus some work and planning).