I'm a new player, totally new, just joint last month, playing on and off between work

Now I realize that the high speed leveling path the game currently have, could make new player like me, gimp

So, Im about to hit 50 in a bit, and still using level 10-ish body due to the expensive price in AH.

Which bring me to the question, what is the best "honest way" to get money
craft?
gatherer?
farming?

thanks