Well if your going to make it as a personal chef you either have to be a really good chef or a great cook with personality and perseverance... jobs won't come around if you burn the quiche without a backup...

Backup Plan!!! look into some thing sure as a backup... I don't know what it is like there but here if you have a truck setup for lunch or hot dogs you can make a living,,,just a backup thought... you worked in a factory then you are probably good with your hands maybe some electrical knowledge from relays and stuff on the factory equipment... With a little DIY in your blood you can maybe think of appliance repair,,,pretty easy work and pays well...