I need a purpose, a goal to work towards… Without it, the absence of a … job would create a void. Depression, lack of purpose, loss of energy. None of the below is easily achievable or easily available. Whichever I choose, need to work towards it.

• Research would be ideal. I have proven aptitude in theoretical domains ..
• xp: I think the RTS/NYSE work has more meaning as it impacts more users.
• xp: devops effort has proven value to the local team
• I might consider joining a start-up, which provides employment and learning opportunity for younger workers (perhaps in their 50’s?)
• Teach (online) — Chinese/English, with emphasis on writing and vocab
• Teach (online) — programming? threading, data struct, algo
• Teach — statistical data analysis, If not outdated..
• Teach — enterprise app design, If not outdated? Too competitive. They may not take in an old programmer.
• Teach — financial math? After 70?
  • ▼this domain is too competitive and entry barrier too high. A lot of effort to cross it but demand is low.
  • ▼Limited practical value. more specialized, but growing demand.
  • ▼I feel I need interaction with people.
• Two-way translation service, but I prefer interactions.
• Chinese medicine?

Tim (RTS), a friend in his 50’s gave 3 points

1. earn a salary to help kids pay student loan
2. sight seeing world wide — costs a lot
3. volunteering