Loan Officer - Worth It?

Given the current markets, is it worth pursuing a Mortgage Loan Officer role with a bank/institution?

Saw friends who did residential killing it last year, and others in the commercial side make it out as well.  

Is it difficult to break in?  What are the hours like?

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