Most people need a paycheck and Americans need health insurance.

Note that GP said ‘get into the industry’ and not ‘take it up as a hobby’.

Oh got it, was on the fence if it was a willy nilly question or not.

But I agree, kleiba should give it a go. I don't want to downplay the value of a co-located team with industry experience but these can be overcome.

Thanks, I believe you're asking in good faith. But note that I wasn't necessarily asking for support, I'm often times just openly interested in any kind of feedback.