The recession in 2008 is what cost my husband his lucrative computer job. After a long, fruitless job search, he ended up communiting 2 hours each way every day to teach school in a poor area, while at the same time working towards his teaching certification. Our income took a steep nosedive, but it ended up being the best thing that could have happened for many reasons. I wish you well and hope you find many friends and much satisfaction.