So true! That's basically what I've been experimenting with over the last few years. I've worked a few different types of online jobs - anything from research writing to transcribing audio to teaching writing workshops. I've also written and self published a book through Amazon. Lulu though, is that any good? I'm definitely interested in trying something different in the future (assuming I ever finish another damn book)

On the real though, it shouldn't take 4-6 months to find a job (you actually want). 3+ months seems to be the norm now-a-days though, and what you end up getting is usually far from your ideal and/or what makes sense considering your background and experience.