Ask HN: What other professions are software programmers considering?

I've been a software developer for decades and have been searching for a new role for months. After a thousand applications, I'm starting to think seriously about alternative careers rather than assuming another software job is around the corner. One thing I've always enjoyed about software, besides the compensation, is the daily problem solving. That's what I'd miss the most. But I guess survival is priority (not alone unfortunately). For those of you who made the transition, what professions or skills did you move into? Ideally, I'm looking for something that can be learned in 1–2 years and still offers intellectually engaging work.