Should I become a Barrister

Not sure if this is the correct place, but I’d imagine there are at least a few practitioners here.

I am a 24 y/o male and I have just arrived back to Ireland after spending 2 years work-travelling. I have a law degree and I find myself at somewhat of a crossroads at the moment. I have always wanted to become a barrister, but having travelled and I suppose, “broadened my horizons”, I’m not so sure anymore.

A lot of the negative things I’ve heard about being a Barrister in Ireland are starting to weigh on my mind and so I’m hoping that maybe a current/former Barrister could give an honest account of what the reality is.

P.S (I don’t live in Dublin, nor would I ever intend to. It would be South-Eastern practice, if any) I have tagged criminal law because that is the area I am most interested in…🤓

Many thanks!