If you were to do it all again...

[Tyrrion]

I'd probably do mostly Smithing like I do now, except making a killing on that starter Banded armor before almost everyone has so much plat that they just spend 1 or 2k on a set of quested gear for their alts.

Make profits, save up and skill up for release of plate dyes and cultural (after the enchanting cost change), and be a happy smith with shiny coins in his bank vault.