The career-change example you cite is a bit extreme, maybe, but it is a good idea to keep in mind that you'll probably end up having to change careers at least once, perhaps two-three-four times in your life. (I've done so now twice since college)

There are certain areas that can't be outsourced. Higher level analysis jobs probably will stick around. This is why I'm counselling a developer friend to get more involved in management training (and other things) with his company.

It's tiring, but, well, you can always rest when you're dead.