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See post #65. Are you saying all I'd need is a MS and then I wouldn't be a laborer?

[oceanview]

have you tried getting a government job of some form? I am assuming from your post that you don't enjoy doing manual labor, that is the only reason I am mentioning this. another good place to work for "former" tech people - auto dealership service departments, the pay is OK, even for the "service managers" who don't work on the cars but make sure the work is done, parts are ordered, and interface with the customers. if you get into a top line dealer like Mercedes or BMW or Lexus, the pay can be quite good.