It's worrisome you would ask a bunch of strangers what profession you should take up. We don't know you from Moses. We don't know if you like crossword puzzles, make your own maple syrup, or have a lisp. You need to write out a list of what you love to do then explore the possibilities.
For what it's worth, here is what I suggest: switch to a stand up desk for any computing tasks. I cobbled together an ugly ad hoc one and I could never go back.
Also, while you deliberate over what your new profession will be, get a job in retail or sales. The pay will suck but you'll be on your feet and interacting with human beings.
To make yourself more desirable to employers, I'd have personal projects that demonstrate your abilities.
I'm a freelance writer slash "creative". I've been that way for over five years. I also have creative projects and those have been generating revenue and opportunities for me.
It's not easy. I was homeless for several weeks about a year ago. Couldn't cover the rent. But I've done factory work for many years and I'd choose this any day.
I'll bet Firefox's plump user base has shriveled up like a raisin since starting this updating schedule to version 7. Using Firefox is annoying. Simply activating the browser becomes this big update/check your plugins song and dance production. Now many of the plugins don't work, and Firefox is still slower than Chrome or Opera.
I hope the new login feature makes Firefox worth using again!
I'd hustle and follow Seth Godin's formula first. It will tighten your pitch and increase your understanding on how people use your product. With this information, your Adwords campaigns will be so much more effective.
Add taxi drivers to the mix. I've got the theory hairdressers and taxi drivers have a better sense of the moods and attitudes of society than anyone, even politicians.
In aggregate, their opinions and predictions might be a peek around the corner of time.
I like your idea too (sorta) although I think you'll pivot into a matchmaking service in time.
I'm enthusiastically behind the ridesharing idea. It's ecologically intelligent, saves people money and the hassles of vehicle ownership, and with looming fuel price spikes/peak oil/economic uncertainty, I see it as a futureproof business.
Looks like you've also got a solid team in place too (the importance of this cannot be overstated).
Btw, I'm in the "potential user" camp, and will use your service when I've got a chance.
In short, this is a startup I can feel good about. Good luck!
YC is losing it's cool factor IMO. The startups are a letdown, especially this year. The ideas and business models are weaksauce. They're paraded out like rock bands but haven't earned that distinction with many of us.
As a solo founder myself, I just want to congratulate you on launching what looks like an interesting and promising business. I'm particularly impressed you got the domain name housefed.com. Is there a story behind that?
P.S. I'll definitely check you out when you get into Canada.
This idea and business model fail to rock my universe, but it immediately rocketed to the top of the front page, so they must be doing something right.
I've noticed that the YC funded startups this year are particularly derivative. I guess the safe(r) money in this glum economy is in iterative also rans.
It's depressing though. There is no vision, courage or leadership from investor groups like YC. There's no "art" in these startups.