Hey Jake, love how you've woven Star Wars into this piece (yes, I'm a fan but I've given up on The Mandolorian).

My burnout occurred after 12 years of working for the Federal government, and then again after 21 years designing training for the Feds as an independent contractor.

Now, I don't want to work at all as I'm supposed to be retired. But I must to supplement my SS. This time around I'm trying to make money doing what I love.

You made a smart move to remove yourself from "the toxicity of organized miseducation." Like one of your commenters said, find something you love to teach if teaching is in your DNA. Good luck!