I think I'd apply for the position of guy who's super interested in something that's only interesting cause it's gsmeplay relevant. I'd stand by a river staring at it day and night and when the protagonist talks to me I'd say "I'd bet I could use a boat to cross this river."
some survivalist out in the woods huntin fishin and sleeping under the stars. maybe i sell some rare mushrooms i found.
i'm not like that at all irl but for another life? sounds sick.
edit: or maybe the shrimp guy from hawaii in persona 5(r)