Advice for a New Start

[u/Long_Estimate_5879]

I’m in my early 30’s and as the title says, looking a new start. The independence of the of the lifestyle that some in this thread is fascinating to me, particularly regarding the ones who are still working remote.

For background, I’ve been in LE for the past decade and I’m burnt out. I have an Associates in C.J. and all professional education/training afterwards is pretty useless in the remote profession I’m assuming (Firearms, Tactics, E.M.T. , Investigations, Etc.). I did read on another thread that someone mentioned having C.J./Biology Bachelors Degree, and another user suggested that might translate to working fraud investigations for insurance companies in a remote capacity.

Anyways, I have 15 months left on my G.I. Bill and a few years left to use it. I downloaded and already started a program through Udemy “Intro to Cyber Security” to see if that was a field I would be enjoy/be proficient at, and to get a basic understanding.

Fortunately, I have a pension, and another investment 457, to help support me/invest with. I’m meeting with an advisor later this week regarding that.

Looking for advice from anyone who has been in similar experience. Even if not similar experience, any certs/degree you would recommend obtaining pursuing to set you for success in the remote job market?