It appears that you already have some tech skills [in C/C++]. This is more than a lot of people can say. What you should consider doing is finding some meaningf

It appears that you already have some tech skills [in C/C++]. This is more than a lot of people can say. What you should consider doing is finding some meaningful work around that area of skill to get yourself back on track. Here are a few questions you could ask yourself to get at an answer: - Are there any challenges that C/C++ developers have that I can solve with a product I can create within a short period of time? - Are there any problems that I see around me, problems experienced by others that I can resolve with a C/C++ powered solution? - Are there any technologies similar to C/C++ that I can learn to help me build something that someone may find useful and pay for, or make a transition to another job opportunity that is not specifically C/C++? - Can I teach or tutor someone [or a small group] C/C++ and earn something to keep me going? Maybe the next phase for you isn't a new job. I would encourage you to ask yourself questions about how you can use what you know [and are good at] to impact someone else positively and eventually earn a living doing so. I've read quite a few good suggestions in this post and I would urge you to stay on-board. Storms don't last that long, but you will be changed for the better if you can make it through them.