It's a controversial one but it's only a backup anyway. If shit really hits the fan and you're in decent physical shape you can join the military. They pay you

It's a controversial one but it's only a backup anyway. If shit really hits the fan and you're in decent physical shape you can join the military. They pay you enough to support a family, through allowances, and provide a house. I'm in now or I wouldn't recommend it otherwise. Pick 35P or 35Q in the Army. For 35P, you are basically a student for 2 years and if you're good they'll send you on an all expense paid vacation to Africa, the Middle East or China (for a language immersion). You can learn an entire foreign language from native speakers while you collect a paycheck and support a family. As 35Q you would get to do network security stuff. Do not join if you can't get a good MOS. Joining as say, a truck driver, will not be a good time for someone who frequents HN, I can promise you that. Not because of the job, but because of the people you'd be around all the time. Now, just try to keep your current job and you'll be golden.