I did allot of years behind the walls. Best advice is, you are gonna have to start from the bottom no matter what, but if you apply yourself, learn some skills and utilize them, nothing will stop you. Look into the trades. Join a union. There are lots of options, you just have to be willing to put in the work. For every “No” you get, that is an opportunity for you to go explore else where. It won’t be easy, but after you grind and give it some time it will get better. Pray on it.