I hope no one takes this query the wrong way!
I have seen much more talented educated and brighter people than me working Retail at the mall because of the ebbs, flows and peaks and valleys in the 21st century economy. Anything can happen to anyone.
I found myself pulling cable and wire for a while last month even though I am an Electrical Engineer by training.

If I have my way someday, I would like to be an Electrical Power Distribution Engineer.