I'm not sure I'm any the wiser what to do but it's been interesting to hear about your experiences.
I've generally managed to avoid working for the most part of my life and am loathe to start now. I do have a business idea but I fear it will take up a lot of the time I want to spend writing.
My last proper job was working with burnt-out schizophrenics who had been 'treated' with LSD in the sixties. At times fun, at times heartbreaking but long hours and for very little pay.