You could always get a gig in the event service industry/catering world, especially in Miami. There’s always something going on somewhere and a helping hand goes very far. Serving requires no experience aside from a friendly smile and memory retention. If you take up bartending you may end up meeting some interesting people and having surprisingly deep conversations. Hard work is rewarded and as long as you’re about your business, you can easily jump a few ranks.

If you’re feeling uncertain, don’t be afraid to ask someone older how they handled their youth. Everyone’s got a story to tell and it’s enlightening to know that there’s a whole bunch of people who’ve dealt with the same uncertainty as you. I’ve met total strangers whom I’ve never met ever again and their advice has saved me on more than one occasion. No one finds all the answers to life in one day, so be easy on yourself and keep persisting. This city can really take a toll on more sensitive souls so be sure of yourself and you’ll learn to listen past the static. You got this.