Try answering your own question, lets say you are a carpenter and I just sold my deli for 250k and I come to you and ask if I should become a carpenter. Is it possible of course it is, will I be making decent money the first couple of years I doubt it. Also don't forget just because you work hard in trading and show up everyday doesn't mean you will get payed. At least if you go work with somebody learning carpentry you will get paid for your time.