nostr:npub1m4ny6hjqzepn4rxknuq94c2gpqzr29ufkkw7ttcxyak7v43n6vvsajc2jl It would be a shame for the community if you end up working a fiat TA/BA/QA role. In nostr you have: 1. identified need 2. motivation, 3. ability, 4. proof-of-work, 5. opportunity (don't currently have a job). you are just missing 6. resources.
Given the funding in the space, it would be disappointing if you were unable access some of that because your work is somewhat of a niche in nostr.
If you need references or anything please let me know. Perhaps you could get a number of projects you have contributed to to include references as part of a grant proposal?