Retired Software Engineer Explores Cybersecurity: Hobby or Career?

The poster is a 57-year-old retired software engineer with experience in safety-critical development for aerospace, defense, and power generation industries. They are exploring cybersecurity as a hobby but are open to monetizing it later, planning to set up a home lab, study for Security+ and Network+ certifications, and participate in CTFs and bug bounties. They prefer remote or freelance work over traditional office roles and question whether this path is realistic given their age and the current job market. Their focus may shift to personal interest if career prospects seem unlikely.