At least we can at least expect some more qualified advice in the community section related to the "I have this growth on my ..." and "should I go to the doctor ..." threads.
Sorry to hear you had to make a choice between two dreams, but one seems to be more likely to eventually pay back those student loans well before retirement.
Wow! That must have been a tough decision to make, but kids with equation I completely understand the rationale. Congrats, though a bit late, on the newborn and congrats on the new career path!