If the temp jobs are not coming up for you, maybe consider taking some job that you can do that you can leave if something better comes up. One place that is often hiring are big chain supermarkets and while that isn't a very glamourous job, at least it's money coming in and being that you are smart you may get to quickly get into some kind of management position. My daughter worked for Stop and Shop for years, and all through college and was training to be manager when she graduated from college and got her first job. She worked two jobs for a while until things got so it just was too much to do these two jobs. However, she actually kept things open when it came to working her corporate job and also doing additional work to generate more income. So, even if you finally do get your masters and find a job, if you work at a supermarket you can also continue to work that job part time along with whatever full time job you finally find. That can boost your financial independence in many positive ways. Now, this is just a suggestion and something that came to mind when I was reflecting on how my daughter made ends meet while going through college which is similar to what you are trying to do.