I'm a huge believer in doing what you are good at, and follow by what you love. The reason being, not everyone is good at everything and we're not all made equal. I never really consider the financial world as a field to seriously get into, but this week I made close to 1k in the stock market (my first stock too; good timing and maybe luck). Now, I thought about it, and I think I could be really good at this field because I am multi-cultural-type person, understand psychologies, "people-professional" skills are there, and looking at the stocks non-stop is kind of fun, and researching too. And this field will never die, and it can only grow based on your skills. I would get a degree in finance/business.
And as a transgender woman, I think i would be a minority in this field, which would help me get specific clients, if I use that to my advantage. Obvious, change my tactics to fit the client, if he or she is religious or homophobic.
And as far as fullfilling all my life goals, I think it would do well enough. Money is a big factor, but happiness will be there because I will feel I made a big impact if I increase profits of others. I think I would be a financial analyst, and work for the government, for a pension. And be a stock brocker as well.
Do you consider this as a legit field to break into? Obviously a lot of obstacles to get through though. And obvious the risk is high... but really, an educated risk isn't something I am afraid of.
