Whatever you do just make sure you are getting money it's all that matters. Working for someone isn't actually a bad idea as long as you are getting paid, but settling at that level would definitely become a problem. In life we should think about moving forward, you can't work for someone forever but you can make it a stepping stone to whatever plan you have for yourself. Trading forex would require Capital, people that are struggling with Their finances won't be able to do this. Working for someone or trading forex are good options because you can make money out of these. I don't think gambling should be anyone's option to make money, you can't be successful from gambling, it's a shortcut to Poverty.