"I have a BS in Engineering and have been fully employed or worse..."
I was in Kauai on my honeymoon and loved it, but as an engineer, I was wondering where the heck we would work if we lived on the island. I saw a sugar factory and that was about it.
See my Post #162 in this thread - you probably noticed that construction is booming here. Kauai has become a favored location for early retirees and the affluent looking to have a second or third home. I turn away as much work as I am doing, and could have a virtual monopoly if I pulled the right strings. I was in the right place at the right time when and found an untapped niche.