GraySmith

When I'm motivated enough to ask others what they think, it means I'm look for validation of either one or the other. So I say you should quit. Now you feel? there is your answer.

Don't look for perfect, but do look around for a while. Update your linkedin profile and the recuiters will come quickly.

my wife

what do you mean "understand hardware"? there are a variety of levels of understanding.... if you want to design circuits, there are some great texts out there. If you want to know enough to build your own computer, that is not terribly difficult. Could you be more specific in your question?