Re: Career in audio a worthwhile endeavor?
It depends on what you call "worthwhile"?
If you are looking for money-there are far better choices.
If you are looking to travel-then maybe-but don't expect to spend much time "looking at the sights"
If you are looking for girls-you need to get on stage and perform
If you truly are "into audio" then maybe.
I have been on many sides of the industry.
I started out in live audio and did that for about 25yrs. local and regional stuff-small -large all types of music.
Then I got into install and did that for about 10yrs I was overall much happier-more money-less stress-more regular have weekends free (mostly) and so forth.
Then I got into manufacturing almost 9 years ago. I think I am truly happy now. More money-home more-more mentally challenging-less physical "danger" and so forth.
Yes there was some overlap in years for those "counting".
I never thought there would be anything but live audio for me-and there are many GREAT memories AND many BAD memories-----------------
You may not end up where you started- but the ride can be fun.
I truly feel I am living my dream now 
I still do live shows from time to time-but don't have to worry about all the hassles that I used to
If you choose a career in audio-you do it for the love of the industry-NOT for the money. Always remember that. And try to remember to put some money aside for the "end of the road". THAT is the hard part.
One of the biggest things I have learned over the years is NEVER STOP LEARNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I got back into learning again (when I got into the install side of things) I was much happier mentally. I have always had a "thurst" for learning-and I was mostly missing that during the "production years"-yet did not realize it.
