Re:Doesn't have to be 'hell' (Score 1)

You could consider doing something like Operations Management, where problem solving is not very different from programming and you get to work on such things as Operations Research, Quantitative Analysis, statistics etc. Or you could consider doing something in economics, which is also a lot of fun.

After 10 years on IT, I decided to take this same path. I have always loved OR and Management. So:

 

Finally, you could always go back to school and do a PhD in something you like - and go into academia and research.

I decided to take on my PhD in Economics. I working with some cool stuff which has revived my passion for work. I'm starting to write my thesis, and if I don't get into any university, at least what I'm doing will help me getting a management job.

Good Luck!!!