I am currently in treatment for breast cancer (I just posted a collective diary submission). I am looking for remote work in a new industry that would support my career development. I am an ecologist with most of my experience in the non profit land conservation industry. I have my master's degree in landowner relations. I care for my grandmother full time in my home which is why I am looking for remote work. However I am open to hybrid and full time in-person positions now because my partner works a fulltime remote job. Climate and sustainability was the industry I was trying to pivot into when I got diagnosed. I mean I was successful but federal funding cuts meant my clean energy job offer with a consulting firm was rescinded in January 2025. As apart of that job transition, I joined networking groups and revised my resume and cover letters a number of times. I practiced new interviewing skills with several people. Now, I am pursuing studying for a PMP certification and GIS certification. I was hoping to find help with paying for these certifications but I see most of that funding is not available. I have started my own consulting business but I haven't launched it yet as I am working on the website. In the last year, I have sent dozens of cold messages and met even more people. I have been really proud about my ability to try to network but it's not been successful yet. Originally, I was very confident that I would be able to increase my salary and pivot into the for-profit industry to increase my impact but now I'm just so exhausted and down about my options. Studying for the certifications is the best I can do to be able to apply for the kind of jobs that most interest me, project management positions with consulting firms. I am also signed up for an employment placement program in my state. I'm just not sure what else I can do.