F22 in Gap Year, Broke but Ambitious - how do I maximize my chances? Open to unethical ways too

I’m going to be honest and vulnerable here so please don’t judge me :) I’m in my gap year (F22) because I couldn’t afford uni, but I’ll go back next year to finish my degree at a semi-target in Europe.

I’m from a post-Soviet country and really don’t want to go back lol. Right now, I’m saving up by doing sex work (no face shown), and I’m open to using those connections if it helps me get ahead. I am mostly seeing guys working in either finance or politics. I’m focusing on wealth management or HF/PE, I’m also taking data science courses (to consider being quant dev in future) and right now looking for a side hustle at a finance firm to get my foot in the door.

I’ve mostly worked at small startups, but no solid finance related internships yet. What are the best ways I can maximize my chances? I’m going to be applying to small boutique firms to gain experience but what other things I should be doing?