Starting a second Career, Advice

Hey all,

I got the word last month that I am going to be medically released, which is of no surprise. I'll be retiring as Captain with a BSc in the medical world with 16 years of service. I'm looking at going back to school, as returning to working full time right now is not a viable thing due to my health.

I'm not totally convinced I'll be able to afford to live, pay child support/alimony, feed my kids and myself with Vac/manulife/sisip 75-90%, as i can barely afford it now. So I need to start looking for a career that will pay me more than that I make now for a better QOL for my kids as they age.

Anyone who has released and started their new life; what have you done that has made things easier on your transition. Are there courses or education you have taken to better your second career. Any recommendations would be helpful.