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Have you considered the "other" economy?
- Prostitution or pimping
- Drug selling (B2B naturally, not retail lol)
- Drug manufacturing
- Panhandling
- Arms Trafficking
- Terrorism (eco, political, religious,)
- Religion (start your own church. There is a low barrier to entry here as a street preacher, plus you can combine this with some of the others, but you can work your way up to megachurch pastor with your own jets.)
- Mugging/Home Invader/Burglary
- Crime Enforcer a.k.a. the kneecapper
- Politician
- Spy/snitch (private/corporate/government)
It's really about understanding yourself. What are your needs? What are your natural strengths? When you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life.
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Edit: A seriously helpful answer that ties into this. I've worked closely with retail executives. It's awful for you on purpose. Their business model is built on low barrier to entry and suffering. You are right to stay away. My above joke was not only meant to be funny. Who doesn't need a giggle at times like this? But it was also to get you to think in different ways. Making a living is not the same as getting a job with an employer. That's only one way, and it often sucks. Think entrepreneurship (non-criminal). Think lemonade stand. Not as stupid an idea as it sounds - Martha Stewart got started selling pies outside a plaza. Lateral thinking can help you here. Get outside of your own assumptions and consider a broader perspective.
- Start your own cleaning company. Residential or commercial.
- Daycare, Nanny, Au-pair.
- Food services
- Personal shopper
- Home care PSW.
Edit2: Tough crowd. Humour is difficult.