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I’ve been a computer programmer for 21 years. For some reason, and
contrary to the so called “common wisdom”, it’s been increasingly
difficult for me to land new contracts. My last unemployment streak is
celebrating its 6 months anniversary next week.

I’ve been frantically “networking”, calling old coworkers and
recruiters, polishing, posting, mailing, emailing, faxing and handing
my resume. So far with no results. However I’m not giving up and will
continue doing so.

 However, my numerous financial obligations, force me to pose the
highly unpleasant and dreaded question: What if this streak goes on
for many more months or even years? What if I just couldn’t get out of
it? The answer – obviously enough – is that in order to stay afloat
I’ll just have to get another job, ANY other job, and soon too.

Unfortunately, I’m suffering from a mild strain of Anemia, so that
rules out physically strenuous jobs – So while I can work in front of
a monitor for 14 hours straight, I still can’t, say, work in a
warehouse where I’d be loading/unloading trucks for hours. Even a
worse handicap, is that I’m – despite my sincere efforts – not good at
all with people, so I’m certainly inadequate for jobs that require
special people skills, like sales, etc. Moreover, to cover my
obligations, I’ll need to do at least a little better than minimum
wage.

What I’m really seeking advice on, is what optimal alternative jobs
options do I really have? Naturally I know a lot about computers and
programming, and I’m quite good at Math, Physics, Electronics and also
know a lot about Financial and Securities markets. So how can I take
advantage of any of that?  I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a
technical instructor/trainer job – but I don’t know the prospects of
finding such a job without having prior teaching experience. Any
ideas?
Other jobs I’ve been considering are night security guard, and gas
forklift operator – because its easy to get the needed licenses, they
pay (barely) more than minimum wage – but they don’t take advantage of
my experience.

Any suggestions or recommendations on picking the right alternative
job? I’m looking forward to your insights and advice, especially those
based on actual experience – and thank you.