Same here... 24, working for a small company. I'm still learning all about Forex, and reading as much as I can. Like knocks420, I own stocks but found that the limited market times made it hard for me to watch anything since I work at the same time. Forex seemed a bit more appealing due to the same reasons you stated: Leverage, profit and plus I can come home and do it.
My goal is to still stay a part time trader, since I sort of like my job right now.
That may change at some point down the line.