And now in the process of changing all my credit cards now. New years resolution - no Chase, Citi, BoA, AmExpress ccards by the end of 2012. Well I need the AmEx for Costco, what to do? I just moved my carloan to the credit union. I'll have to do my mortgage next. Let's call it Occupy Credit?

I agree, do what you love. IT hasn't changed that much in 12 years. IT consistently changes drastically every day, every week month and year. Its you that's in a rut, tedious and boring. It sounds as if you have done the same thing every few years, changed jobs, left your career for a bright and shiny new something job and now you think it might be a bright and shiny management career that floats your boat. Try to focus on what you like about IT. Is it new technology, complexity, revolutionary changes in the way things are done, robotics, security? What part of IT do you like? If you can't answer that, then maybe you are ready for management. Good luck with that and try not to have a massive stroke before your kids grow old!