I would move forward on the settlement. Do not hold off on this. You need to have this situation put to rest and if he wakes up later and does the hard work, and wants to try again, YOU are the one that decides whether you want to make a go of it again...but of course, you don' sweep the issues under the carpet...face them, set boundaries, etc. For now, continue moving forward.
I would respond to his text and advise him that he needs to continue searching the net, as well as searching the papers on line. He can also do a search for his area of expertise to see if there are openings. He can also write letters and send his resume to places in the area. It's not your job to do job searches for him. Don't do the work for him. Keep in mind, he fired you for being his wife a long time ago. If he wants a job, he needs to locate one on his own.
I don't trust him. For all I know, he could be using a different tactic to drag out the settlement and keep you in limbo. Time will tell...but move forward on the settlement.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
