Similar story here, learned to program during the dotcom bust. Everyone including Scott Adams was obsessed with tech being a dead end because of offshoring to India. Starting in mid-00's with no education at 18, I've never had to worry about money or a job. Maybe offshoring made a difference but do I care? Especially early on, companies were thrilled to find someone local who wanted to and was able to code. Just like they're blown away recently by someone who can work without ChatGPT and isn't in the field because mommy made them do it. It's incredible how little things change. But sure, go become plumber, lord knows I need one sometimes.