You need a different job, anyjob, that pays you enough to live on but gives you personal time. What you're doing is not sustainable and they're taking advantage of you; you're helping them do it.
Find a different job, which is not your goal job, just something to live on that will give you some breathing space. From there, start your side projects or whatever else you decide you need to do to up your cred.
Even if you liked what you're doing, you still need to find a different job.
I really need to adjust my lifestyle for that to happen. As it is I can barely afford my house, cars, and student loan debt on my current salary. I've actually considered bankruptcy but I'm not sure I want to try that.
Find a different job, which is not your goal job, just something to live on that will give you some breathing space. From there, start your side projects or whatever else you decide you need to do to up your cred.
Even if you liked what you're doing, you still need to find a different job.