Jobs/career advice needed for IT/Computer science

[Hermes58]

Hello everyone,

I did my studies and finished my master's in natural sciences, only to find out that the ground is too shaky and jobs/prospects are scarce. Also, after long term unemployment, although I like my studies, I lost a little my interest in academic work. Since I have a second degree in business administration, I would like to know which (easy) IT/computer science skills could I possibly learn for home-based/flexible, stable and international opportunities in all areas but especially in finance, as it is somewhat related to business administration. I am also open to ideas for 2-year degree options. I would really appreciate your feedback. Also, I do not like long term routine work much, so I would prefer areas and skills offering room for self-development, diversity etc. Keep in mind that I would be a complete beginner (or stranger to be honest) in IT/computer science and I have no skills at the moment.

Wishing you a nice day and thanks in advance.

[TheVat]

What field of natural sciences is your MS ?  If you could relocate, that might help.

Generally speaking, getting an entry level job means not setting too many requirements like those you mention (home based, flexible, not too routine).  There is an old saying along the lines of you have to sweep the floors before you can sit in the corner office.   Think of your first job as a conduit to the later interesting job, a way to build connections and show your reliability, and just roll up your sleeves.  The world owes you precisely nothing - it is entirely up to you to go out and get what you want, first climbing over obstacles, and enduring some grunt work as cheerfully as possible.  

[Hermes58]

I got two masters, one in systems biology and one in chemistry (1 year of each). My business degree was a distance learning program that I finished in parallel to natural sciences. By international I meant valid in different countries in case of moving abroad etc.