Failed entrepreneur, broke, unemployed, now taking care of aging parents. Help.

In the short term, put in your profile what you can do: - What skills do you have? (coding, marketing, etc.) - What was your project(s) that failed.

It doesn't matter that your startup failed. What did you do in that startup? Thats all that matters.

You would be surprised how many of us are willing to take a chance. Yes, we might not be able to pay you the best money out there but it will help you get back into things.

Why don't you get a 9-5 job for now? You can always quit once you want to move on. It'd be a new thing, it'd help clear your mind. There's no shame in it. And it'd put money on the table =)

Are you a developer? If so, even if you aren't great (and you're probably better than you give yourself credit for) you'll be able to find a job in a "hot" enough market. You may want to consider doing this: taking a job in an area that has more options available / better pay, and commuting every week. You can live at your parents' during the week (+1/2 days a week), and rent a cheap apartment (or a shared room) in the target area during the week.

That lets you accumulate savings, which should give you further options. Pick a job with strong prospects for technical growth (that should give you further confidence) and an adequate salary that should let you save.

The problem with this approach is that there is cost to commuting every week (you'll have to calculate it and take it into account, but it will likely be tax deductible), cost to renting an apartment or room in the target area (however, you can really minimize it, as you have your parents' place for the weekend).

One thing to consider: Enjoy the time you have remaining with your parents, even if you quarrel with them. You've got a unique opportunity to rekindle a relationship with them, at some level. When they're gone, you'll appreciate it.

Set boundaries if they are always in your grill - a lock on your door, times they can and can't expect to see you, etc. Guilt can be hard to escape but you are an adult now and they've done their job of raising you. It's up to you to decide what you want and how you want to live.