What I coincidence; Painter, as in fences, was the first thought I had by just looking at the title. Probably not a trade I'd take on for the long term, but if

What I coincidence; Painter, as in fences, was the first thought I had by just looking at the title. Probably not a trade I'd take on for the long term, but if I'd be leaving my programming career for good today, I'd definitively need some activity that would allow me to remain active and earn a modest cashflow while I figure out what to do with the rest of my life. Painting is something I am more or less competent at, is relatively safe to do, and therefore would be at the top of my list.