One tip: try adding an email address to your Hacker News profile, so that people are able to get in touch. You mentioned that a job would be life changing. No

One tip: try adding an email address to your Hacker News profile, so that people are able to get in touch. You mentioned that a job would be life changing. Not sure if you're interested in freelancing, but if you're able to put together some kind of website about yourself & your skills and link it in your HN profile, it might help you catch more opportunities out there. People need a way to get in touch if they want to offer you an opportunity!