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I am really sorry to hear this, your situation sucks. However, as others have said, you are doing the right thing.

Are you a developer? If so, even if you aren't great (and you're probably better than you give yourself credit for) you'll be able to find a job in a "hot" enough market. You may want to consider doing this: taking a job in an area that has more options available / better pay, and commuting every week. You can live at your parents' during the week (+1/2 days a week), and rent a cheap apartment (or a shared room) in the target area during the week.

That lets you accumulate savings, which should give you further options. Pick a job with strong prospects for technical growth (that should give you further confidence) and an adequate salary that should let you save.

The problem with this approach is that there is cost to commuting every week (you'll have to calculate it and take it into account, but it will likely be tax deductible), cost to renting an apartment or room in the target area (however, you can really minimize it, as you have your parents' place for the weekend).



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