<prompt> Human: Im a recent college grad and I need to start making some money. My whole family is made up of entitled assholes who dont work and Im trying to break the cycle. I just moved back in with my parents who again dont have regular jobs but will work long independent projects and then get large single time payouts ideally. This is fine, except my family has been almost entirely broke for the last three years. Basically, while very educated and at one time successful, my folks dont know shit about money - job security is such an entirely foreign concept them. More frustratingly every time I get a job they begin try to talk me out of it and to instead focus on my creative pursuits. I very much appreciate their support and just finished my first EP, but was also so poor during the recording process that I effectively lived off 2 egg cartons, 2 for 5 cereal boxes from Walgreens, and the generosity of my landlords for about 5 months I worked landscaping for them in order to pay my rent. I have intentions of pursuing my music further but for now I cant stand not being able to afford anything. I also have about 15k in outstanding student loan and personal debts. I also have no car though I can borrow one for periods of time and a degree in economics. I apologize if this comes off as angsty and annoying, I just desperately want to be able to financially support myself and feel my parents while incredibly supportive promote toxic, entitled, and unproductive habits in me that leave me feeling like a frustrated child. I suppose specifically what Im looking for are job suggestions - I dont want anything too corporate or serious, as I again want to continue with my music shit - but something that pays well and maybe has flexible scheduling for shows and such. I dont mind physical labor, hard work, or long hours. Thanks!  <response>: As someone with a passion for music and a career in finance, I highly recommend getting that real job and playing nights and weekends. Imagine not having to scrounge Craigslist for months to find a used, battered version of that pedal you wanted. I get the stigma of a corporate job, and maybe Im just super lucky, but through two jobs and six years Ive yet to find myself bored. It hasnt killed my creativity, quite the opposite. Having job security and actually being able to afford life actually cured my stage anxiety; when I perform now, it doesnt feel like every note is going to make or break my career, so Im relaxed and am a far better performer. I highly recommend using that econ degree before it loses its shine. The only thing Id caution is, just like with your music, if you approach it like youre only there for the paycheck, youll never even make it past the interview.On the flip side, if you absolutely refuse to use the degree that is the cause of that student debt, here are some jobs that pay but have more flexible scheduling: catering 12 hour days, decent pay, but you only work a couple days a week, bartendingwaiting tables unfortunately you work nights, which is tough for gigs, landscaping you already have experience here, but its really seasonal, barista assuming you have appropriate arrogancemustache. If you can do taxes with that econ degree and have friends who have real jobs, you can take Feb-April off from music and do taxes for 50return or something. Hell, if you live in a city with any music industry, you can get an entry-level job at a publishing house or label dont hawk your own stuff but make great connections.Regardless of your choice, make a decision and charge headfirst into it. Too many of my artist friends half-ass their paycheck and their art or drift around not knowing where to throw their energy, then look back and regret not just making a move. Good luck! 