Career changes go better when you compare real options instead of chasing whichever path sounds most exciting for five minutes.
Evaluate fit from several angles
Look at strengths, work style, earning needs, training time, market demand, and whether you actually like the day-to-day work the role requires.
Gather evidence before committing
Talk to people in the field, review job descriptions, test adjacent projects, and notice what keeps holding your interest once the novelty fades.
Bottom line
A strong new path usually survives contact with reality. Test it before you build your life around it.