A few thoughts here...

I have known "punk" people, kids mostly, and they have been nicer and more respectful of others than the "normal " kids I work with. I am a school bus driver.

I have a bachelor of music degree, performance unfortunately, otherwise I might actually be working in my field .

I chose the job I have because it was a good one to get to know the school community where my kids attend school and the hours are good for my family's needs. I only earn around $20,000 a year, but it is decent pay for the hours I work, and my husband still has his job.

You should look into that. I don't know of one single school district that isn't desperate for subs. Driving a vehicle that big is a challenge(the learning part) Did not come naturally to me, but I had a good driving record and my instructor was willing to spend time with me.

I don't know if any of this will help. I'm 47, with teenagers and a husband, so obviously at a different stage in life.

Good luck, hope something works out for you.