Nick, I transitioned from Graphic Design and Illustration into selling advertising. Because I understand design and publishing, it actually helps me with selling ads, being able to help a customer with the creative part of it as well. I work for a publisher, but we are also transitioning into the internet side of the product as well as print.

One good thing about sales... companies tend to hire sales people who are over 40 and 50, but it is harder to even get an interview for other types of jobs when you are over 40. I started with this company when I was 53. Check into sales. It may even pay better than design.