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My cousin got a job working on FOSS for 5 years out of college. His secret? Work 40+ hours a week literally for free, crash on people's couches, and get his girlfriend to feed him. He eventually got a real job because that's obviously totally unsustainable.
Unless you have a sugar daddy/momma or a trust fund, you need an actual job. Some companies make good use of FOSS and give back to the community. But I'd suggest settling for any job to get an income and experience while you figure out what companies you actually want to work for.