Hi everyone, hope you all are doing alright. I'm a 28-(soon to be 29)-year-old 3D artist. I did my bachelor's degree in software engineering almost 5 years ago. However, I never felt much enthusiasm about my major. I was always big on video games, animations and stuff. Now, after finally landing a job in VFX industry and working a whole year and seeing all the studios close down one after another due to the economic collapse, AI, war (I'm Iranian btw), I'm contemplating my career choices. Should I put aside what I love to do and learn programming, in exchange for a more financially stable future? Do programmers face the risk of being replaced by AI, as much as the designers? Is it too late for me? A friend suggested that I pick up programming right away and another advised me not to. That I'm better off expanding my skills to 2D graphics, video editing and stuff. I can't just wrap my head around all the dilemmas I'm facing. Would greatly appreciate your help on this matter.…