sure, but one would still be dependent on the employer/job, work ~1/3 of the 'working day' for someone else, likely work at something without being seriously interested in it, usually get paid inadequately (compared to overall costs of living) - thus likely to get dependent on banks/credits, with little or slow improvements concerning one's future financial/existential safety (net)
considering the above, afaik the most advisable course of action when starting from scratch is acquiring knowledge (while working at 'low level'), thinking hard of what exactly would one prefer to work for (and what kind of work), checking the market/industry to see what's missing or poorly developed and focusing towards that area, open one's own business as the next step (with a decent financial backup, preferably not credit-related), and if played wisely, there is a good chance to be able to rise above the average employee in just about all terms mentioned above, furthermore its a legit way but it requires attention/time/dedication/clarity - the idea is to achieve a higher level of individual independence from society/economy/industry and their unpredictable/manipulative/steered/controlled nature/status, exercising one's own increased freedom of decisions/actions/choices regarding the present & future
last, but not least, one should define certain limits regarding the work & its goals (how much is enough and how far is enough, with occasional re-evaluation) to avoid a state of addiction/delusion regarding the work (being consumed by it) or its benefits or mainstream propaganda (perpetual growth, deceiving/hyped investments, market bubbles, market share, fancy toys/gadgets/property, status symbols), since the work itself defines only a small part of one's human entity and likely won't give many answers to essential questions of life/existence
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