I had a roommate who was in the same predicament you're in. He made money but not enough to successfully live off of. In the end he realized unless you invest in really large quantities and go big, it's not worth it. Not to mention he became increasingly more paranoid of being caught, and it becomes a lifestyle of people calling you at all hours. It's worth taking risks in life, but the risk in selling far outweighs the rewards. I know it's rough out there but just keep looking for legit work man. Unless you know a dealer who also provides 401K and benefits-- then it might be worth it. Good luck to you. Cheers!