Bluedog, my career is non existent, and it was once thriving. If it were not for my husband, I would probably be homeless. At my age, I do not know that I can ever be anything but retail or service industry. Of course, there's not much work left in the US that is not one or the other.
And then there is the "get stoned and go shopping online" thing that I did a lot of last year. I managed to rack up a few thousand dollars in debt, and have absolutely NOTHING to show for it.
You are not alone, bluedog. Hugs to you.