T is actually a WWF platform. The best ones are cared for and paid well. Those who do not rank well, have problems. Teaching is not a bad proposition. You should consider it as a serious proposition.

As far as developing software is concerned you should choose some software competency and then do some development in that area. Talk to some friends and look at options for developing software.

When the market improves, you will be absorbed. But hands on development work is essential. Figure out how you would get the hands on work. May be do some free lancing work, or look at some corporate client with whom you may be in touch in your teaching profession.

Your counsel.