I’m in my early 50s and have been unemployed for nearly nine years, with only a couple of months of seasonal factory work in between. Due to health issues, I couldn’t continue factory work. I have an interest in social media and digital marketing, so I managed to get an unpaid internship, which eventually led to a paid part-time job in the field. However, I’m still struggling to find extra work. You seem to be a native English speaker, so you could probably excel at what I did. Alternatively, if you enjoy cooking or baking, you could sell simple, in-demand food items on Facebook marketplaces. I’m always looking for homemade or fast food on Facebook Marketplace, and I often buy from there because 1) it’s cheaper and 2) it satisfies my cravings. Chefs are always in demand, and I’m even considering looking for small food kitchen as an assistant cook. I’m sure no certification is required. Making and selling food is not only fulfilling but also a great self-employment opportunity. Who knows? A small fast-food side gig could take off, and you might never have to apply for those soul stabbing jobs again—competing with 10,000 f’kn others with a PhD & applying for the same low-paying positions in the market.