Sales. There’s ALWAYS demand for strong revenue generators across all industries. Explore options in the field you know best. Consider a commission based job if only to gain valuable experience and a proven track record to present to your next potential employer.
I would be a lousy salesperson, I just don’t have the personality for it. My education and experience is in accounting, and I have held managerial positions for many years. The town I live in now is rather small and the jobs I’ve applied for are mostly a big step down. If I get an interview I explain to them that I moved here to be close to family and in my life situation I don’t need or want a higher paying job in the environments I’ve worked in before.
I know in the past I’ve not hired people that I thought were over qualified or wanted more money because I didn’t figure they would be happy.