If it's something you really want to do I say go for it. No matter what career you choose you'll have to work hard for it and there will be ups and downs so it better be something your interested in. I've had plenty of people tell me to get out of the industry and do something else, but I've stuck with it and don't regret it....even though I'm in the middle of the Congo right now because I got furloughed from a major airline. Keep an open mind and be optimitistic.