Career Pivot Advice – Web Dev, AI, or Cybersecurity? Sincerely Seeking Input from Experienced Professionals

Hi everyone, I’m reaching out for sincere advice as I navigate a major career and maybe life transition. My background is in the medical field— yes I know, its messed up — but due to personal circumstances, I’m no longer able to pursue that path. A while ago, I learned web development with the goal of freelancing from home, and while I made some progress and enjoyed it, I felt a rug pull due to the rapid rise of AI tools. Midjouney was decent in the start with Discord but now its just mind blowing what it can do. I’m a creative, artistic person, and I still want to build a fulfilling, financially secure career—ideally as a freelancer working remotely, which is a necessity for me due to my situation/condition/sh*t. MY GOAL IS FINANCIAL SECURITY ABOVE ALL. and if possible working from home. I DONOT want a 9-5 job. Right now, I’ve narrowed my focus to three potential paths and would deeply appreciate input from experienced developers or anyone who’s walked a similar road: Web Development – Should I double down and master it? I know there's value in getting strong at the fundamentals before incorporating AI into my workflow, but I’m unsure how viable this path will be in the next few years, especially with automation evolving so fast. Is there still solid future financial potential here? AI/ML – I’ve been looking into Arman Khondker’s roadmap for learning AI. It feels very different from what I’m naturally inclined toward, and the heavy math component is intimidating. AI IS THE FUTURE but ill be starting from absolute zero like linear algebra zero in 2025. Cybersecurity – This recently caught my interest. It seems like a field with growing demand and stability. But I’m not sure how well it suits someone with a more artistic, creative mind, and I don’t know how the entry path compares to web dev or AI. zero clue here. I’m 32, unmarried and still in my folks home and I feel I'm kinda going senile as is, so I’m definitely conscious that I need to commit soon. Once I choose a direction, I plan to go all in and not look back. If you’ve transitioned careers, work in any of these fields, or simply have some wisdom to share, I would truly appreciate your input. Thanks in advance, Becca (pseudonym) pic for attention

Apr 15, 2025 - 16:38

Career Pivot Advice – Web Dev, AI, or Cybersecurity? Sincerely Seeking Input from Experienced Professionals

Hi everyone,

I’m reaching out for sincere advice as I navigate a major career and maybe life transition.

My background is in the medical field— yes I know, its messed up — but due to personal circumstances, I’m no longer able to pursue that path. A while ago, I learned web development with the goal of freelancing from home, and while I made some progress and enjoyed it, I felt a rug pull due to the rapid rise of AI tools. Midjouney was decent in the start with Discord but now its just mind blowing what it can do.

I’m a creative, artistic person, and I still want to build a fulfilling, financially secure career—ideally as a freelancer working remotely, which is a necessity for me due to my situation/condition/sh*t.

MY GOAL IS FINANCIAL SECURITY ABOVE ALL. and if possible working from home. I DONOT want a 9-5 job.

Right now, I’ve narrowed my focus to three potential paths and would deeply appreciate input from experienced developers or anyone who’s walked a similar road:

Web Development – Should I double down and master it? I know there's value in getting strong at the fundamentals before incorporating AI into my workflow, but I’m unsure how viable this path will be in the next few years, especially with automation evolving so fast. Is there still solid future financial potential here?
AI/ML – I’ve been looking into Arman Khondker’s roadmap for learning AI. It feels very different from what I’m naturally inclined toward, and the heavy math component is intimidating. AI IS THE FUTURE but ill be starting from absolute zero like linear algebra zero in 2025.
Cybersecurity – This recently caught my interest. It seems like a field with growing demand and stability. But I’m not sure how well it suits someone with a more artistic, creative mind, and I don’t know how the entry path compares to web dev or AI. zero clue here.

I’m 32, unmarried and still in my folks home and I feel I'm kinda going senile as is, so I’m definitely conscious that I need to commit soon.

Once I choose a direction, I plan to go all in and not look back.

If you’ve transitioned careers, work in any of these fields, or simply have some wisdom to share, I would truly appreciate your input.

Thanks in advance,

Becca (pseudonym)

pic for attention