At this point (despite being remote for 10+ years) I'd settle for non-WFH. I've looked into a lot of the trades to see if anything might be a fit for me, and like you, I realized I'd be starting all over (many require an internship/training period too.)
I can do contracting for an ex-employer too and considered that as I can do what I want how I want in that case but, it feels risky and there's health insurance complications because... US
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At this point (despite being remote for 10+ years) I'd settle for non-WFH. I've looked into a lot of the trades to see if anything might be a fit for me, and like you, I realized I'd be starting all over (many require an internship/training period too.)
I can do contracting for an ex-employer too and considered that as I can do what I want how I want in that case but, it feels risky and there's health insurance complications because... US
They recently raised the enlistment age, so there's always the comedy option I could be the oldest man in officer's boot apparently.
But to be coerced into servitude after "doing things right" sits unwell with me.