Ask HN: I never wanted to become an SWE, Is now a good time for a career change?

yes, switch

go where your energy is the strongest; music, chemistry, cattle farmer, which one is of lesser importance.

You gotta go where your enthusiasm is strong enough to provide you some mental shelter from the harsh reality of the job.

Every job has a dark side. Your positive energy will often be your sole source of light.

For someone with your meagre skills? No. Your demographic is too big to fail. Don't be the one guy who thought he was above the imminent junior level bailout.