Well if you’re a soundie it might not be too much of a stretch to become sound recordist in the film/TV industry then? Some of the guys i know (freelncers) can earn between 40k and 60k a year averaging about 3 days a week work. But, and its quite a big one, that usually includes a day rate and equipment rate, so you can trim 35% of that salary if you don’t own your own. Most soundies tend to own their own kit (2x mics, carbon boom pole, 6-8 channel recorder/mixer) I guess you can put yourself out there and do weekend work initially and start up that way, although i imagine you have a few contacts already so the process would be slightly more accelerated than a total noob. The point is, and i’m sure you know, its a more dynamic environemtn working on set/on location. The constant having to get out of shot, having to set up quickly, issues with Mic’s. mic’ing up talent, on set banter and new people all the time make it a fun environment. I’ve done camera and sound on set, and although i enjoy camera much more and its more stressful, i see the appeal of being a soundie as you tend to be respected for what you do, but equally as you aren’t camera no one really bothers you much.