Options seem to boil down to two: + seasonal gigs like firefighting in northwest woodlands + setting up some sort of passive revenue stream

plant some seeds and start asking your friends what their dream day-to-day-preoccupations would be. "do what you love and the money will come" is a cool thing to keep in mind. basically you just gotta find some sort of need in our global society and do your best to address it. money is an extra on our system of giving help to each other. it might take time to feel out your passion and your niche but it's worth the inquiry, and the best way to start is to help others do the same. if everyone hooked up someone with a task they could do, how wonderful that chain reaction could be. that said, be creative, read a bunch of diverse books and resources and try and feel out where your creativity thrives. spend some time thinking about someone you know who needs a job or money or a gig or whatever and give them some heartfelt advice. everyone you help is like a bridge you build. sorry for the rant, hope it helps.