Quitting engineering to pursue art full-time

If I were to transition from software engineering, I'd prioritize a role that meets the following criteria:

  1. Minimizes screen time and doesn't rely heavily on computers for productivity.

  2. Allows me to disconnect after work without constant notifications or calls.

  3. Offers stability, requiring minimal adaptation to new trends or technologies.

  4. Lastly,  and more importantly, not easily replaceable by AI in the near future.

I can strongly recommend taking advantage of the engineering salaries while you have access. 15 years in and I finally quit my software career to start up a homestead/farm with no debt.

Closest I've come to a new job so far was almost taking a job at a local sawmill, I just haven't quite tied up my own projects yet to commit the time. Its run by an older local guy who has been milling for decades. The list of things I could learn from him is very, very long and access to good lumber is a great perk.