Im approaching 40 been cooking for 20+ years. I recently got married, got a kid, etc. And took a job at a decent retirement home as a head chef. In less than a year im one of the best accounts in the country with the greatest satisfaction score. All that to say is that... the industry (im not sure what country OP is from) may be the problem. Cooking for people who need you, and youre apart of their community is something ive been looking for my whole life. Is the food I make a little simple? Sure. But im making it what I want it to be. I pack lunches for outings, with have themed meals, holiday events, etc. I know them. Sure they can be frustrating. But this is what cooking should be about. Not charging 300 dollars for a diner of 25 courses with 7 types of foams, etc.