My college friend worked part time as an undertaker - the pay was surprisingly good considering the options a sophomore year student had.

He had fond memories of the experience - flexible hours, physical activity outside and nobody bothering you for hours on end.

Could lead to something bigger. Joe Strummer from The Clash was a gravedigger at one time.

I guess you have to make “working on legacy code” sound more appealing somehow…

My advice to you is to start drinking heavily.