Consider yourself blessed. Most people aren't able to escape before things turn bad. I'd imagine the new "translation" apps played a big role in the market turn for you.

I did the same thing as a handyman for 15 years. I got out as more and more $20 hour "handymen" came into the game and tainted the customer pool with lower price expectations.

Sometimes, the universe sends a wave that forces us to change course for clearer horizions.