“On the flipside to most comments here from what I've heard from those now working in other industries most have received quite a rude awakening”
I also think this is true of some ppl.
Aviation is a very specific skill set and even if there are transferable skills, there will be younger and better trained candidates out there.
Ideally, train in a different field, and, while maintaining the ability to make decisions based on imperfect information (which we do very well) ditch the pilot wank and superiority complex and go with some humility. It WILL serve you well.