Why do you not like the advice to go flight instructing? Surely, anything that will give you a little return on your investment will be welcome to you?
Do not focus on the bus. Drop parachutists, tow gliders, train students and get hours to keep your licence alive while earning some money. And while you do that, keep a lookout for other jobs.
And whatever you do, do not pay to fly. Your work is worth a salary you can live from.