Thank you, your comment is validating.

I've had to suppress myself in past roles and simply don't want to do that anymore (physical toll).

I really want to build relationships (with healthy boundaries) with the people I work with and am tired of the freelance run'n'gun life. Years of continual disappointment in opportunities is killing my morale.

Finding work removed from the tech scene is a good idea. It's where I sell most of my services. I've had issues with 'relevant experience' for full time roles (but not so much with selling as a freelancer). It's weird how the relationship changes when taking on the role of interviewee. Also I prefer blunt honesty which has worked against me.

Thank you again for the comment.