poor public transport and no vehicle, good grades from another country, 100s of people applying for jobs, not much general work experience (previous positions were technical or very specific). after applying to 30+ jobs a month, getting maybe 5 responses that weren't automated i would get an interview every 3-4 months. finally i have a nightfill casual position with one of my personal key features being i don't have a life so i can work with minimal notice