if that's what you think he does, then you don't know much about being a system admin. but whatever you think he does, it got him progressively more well paying jobs. and what's hilarious and ironic is that he's self taught. isn't that what you hold in highest esteem? why not do what he did and learn something applicable to the job market? perhaps you can turn your love of math and physics into something useful.
you know nothing of what i hold in the highest esteem; i'll give you a hint though