I agree, if someone is knowledgeable, resourceful, flexible, willing to travel outside of their comfort zone, there are still plenty of opportunities out there. Very different then late 90s early/ mid 2k with little/ no competition. That has increase many fold over the last 5 or so years. I'm considering hanging it up and traveling the world frugally, when things loosen. Little over 20+ years gets draining after a while. I'm sure veterans like you, Monet and Max know, its hard to let it go, it's ingrained. Its definitely a lifestyle that some people love and many hate, I wouldn't have changed the crazy train lifestyle for anything. Only a limited amount of people, can make a good run at it and truly make it work. Time will tell, crazy world.