So what happens if you are a solid decade into the career of your dreams, and all of a sudden, technology changes, and suddenly not just your job but practically the entire industry vanishes in the space of just a few short years, and there you are at "middle age" having to start all over again at the bottom in a new career? It happened to me, and it felt a lot like jumping in a metaphorical kayak and riding that river of crap 'till you get back to solid ground. It's about more than just 'making the best of it'. It's about making the process into a transformative experience. The first job I ever had was as a dishwasher. Half my life later, I started over again in the same position. This time, though, the end goal was different.