[clintmcmahon]

I did this about ten years ago when I was feeling burned out. I started a t-shirt company in the off hours which eventually grew to be large enough for my wife and I to live off.

Running a business is a lot of work so I'm not sure if that is the type of transition you were looking for. But a starting a side business doing something you enjoy could be a worthy path to check out. Obviously, it's not as easy as applying for a part-time job at an established company.