May I suggest the medical field. More specifically, Pharmacy. Yes, the degree takes 6 years, (in some states it is going to 8 years) however the pay is excellent, great fallback for when you get furloughed, (and you will be). And when the timing is right, you are senior enough, you can hold CD's (cont. duty), be done by 8am, go into work wherever you practice, 9 to 6.