Certainly each person has different goals and expectations when it comes to work. What might be a great experience for one person might be hell for another. So - you never know until you try, and it's a crap shoot. You may love the move, you may hate it.

I'm a career changer (didn't do this until my late twenties). My degree is in aviation, but I actually worked for 9+ years out of the industry until I decided to pursue professional flying. I like it for a while. Then I began to realize how complicated things had become. Moved myself and family across the country to get in base. Base closed. Decided to move back home and commute. Huge stress. Huge hit in pay that I'm not even close to making up after 4+ years in the regionals. With the commute factored in, I was home about 11 days a month for crappy pay. Before, in my old non-flying job, I worked 4 10 hour shifts, and got 12 days off am month, plus holidays, plus benefits that blew away what airlines offer (besides the 'free' travel). As time went, I realized I had made a huge mistake. The pay and benefits cut was an insult, but more than anything, I realized it was the lifestyle I detested. It's just not for me. Some people thrive on it, but the 'on the road' lifestyle burned me out real quick. So, I'm currently on my way out of the industry for good.

I don't fault people for loving the job; that's great you found something you love. Not many can say that. As for me, I tried it and learned a lesson. Albeit an expensive one in more than one way for myself and family. But, you live and learn, chalk it up to experience, and move on.