I know what you are saying. “I got a GED and I took a continuing education classs from the community college when I was in jail. I’m not going to waste my time selling water or scrapping. I’m an educated person!” I hear you. I’ve got you covered.
You can make money using your mind, without exerting yourself much physically. This is, perhaps, the best way to make money because not only is it not particularly hard, it is somewhat respectable. You don’t have to dirty your hands or break your back like the great unwashed masses.