[kleer001]

You haven't said how long you've been working just to make ends meet. After 18 months I would worry. Less than 6 is just on the low side of average.

Try adding working on open source projects to your routine. Try going to some cons or volunteering for them or in other community projects.

Are you living with your parents? In your house? Barely making rent in a crack house?

How old are you?

In the end, eat healthy, get plenty of sleep, and keep your nose to the grind stone, your ear to the ground.