I tried using the fedora disk image tool on windows11 and it bricked my usb stick despite it seemingly completing all fine. A lesser known disc image tool worked well. Most likely not conspiracy but with Microsoft and Intel colluding to ensure Intels dominance makes me suspicious.
With meta on your resume you can easily find employment or freelance. Tech people have widely applicable and desired skills. Hell they could even move to a non 3rd world country and be better off.