Considering going into ethical hacking, is it a good idea?

I'm in my late twenties and I'm stuck between a dead end IT helpdesk job and a clerk job (2 jobs)

Thinking of learning ethical hacking and make a freelance side hustle possibly.

I don't know if I'll be happy doing it, want to try it out first and see if it actually excites me.

Anyone in this field? Is it a good paying one freelance or employed?

Thank you