So long it bring you money and out food on your table, you can do any of them you know best. The country current situation is more than pressing for the common man. They can choose to do whatever they like just so they survive. The risk involved in gambling and trading is why it's not usually advised because the money you would used for eating and taking care of yourself, you end up wasting them in those activities. Just avoid being addicted at some point so you don't waste every penny you own.