Life's too short to be doing something you don't want to do. Stable job or not - if there's another field you want to get into I would encourage you but it is your decision, either way.
Celebrities don't really do anything for me - a man can impress me more by just being true to himself and treating people decently. Besides, notoriety isn't always a good thing. Crushes aren't always accurate reflections and sometimes should not be pursued. I'm not really looking to get married but would sort of like a significant other - so I went with my future husband.
I am a lurker as well, have been reading the posts in forums for a few days and have not had a profile here long. However, this is not my first time here. That having been said, I do welcome all new members - enjoy!
Since when is 'picky' a bad thing? Perhaps those commenting on pickiness just caved in too soon. Sometimes it seems like people just give up on looking for what they want and settle for something/someone convenient or passable. I wouldn't want to be considered just passable for anyone or the person they settled for.
But then again, I've been single long enough to know that I am okay being that way (but would be nicer with a special someone there).
I think it can be harder - we are more set in our ways, have a better idea of what we are looking for (or at least know what we're not looking for) from experience more often than not and at least some of us are looking for a relationship of some sort.
As I recall, when getting out with a cute guy - I wasn't thinking about any of this 'stuff' - it was just fun being out with him. On the other hand, when I was much younger I didn't have to think about a lot of things that I do now. Sort of like shopping with no list....
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Life's too short to be doing something you don't want to do. Stable job or not - if there's another field you want to get into I would encourage you but it is your decision, either way.