I don't like my job. Mainly, because I couldn't care less about the end user of the product I create.
There is a related field where I could do pretty much the same work but for a much more exciting purpose. I want to get into this field, but I have no idea how. Occasionally, I read about people in these jobs in the news.
Is it appropriate to e-mail these people (strangers) and ask them for career advice? Or just straight up ask them for a job?