It ain't easy but besides regular voting there is the other last resort vote the public has, with adequate planning ahead of time there's voting with our feet. Those are 2 votes that could be effective in life changes, for better or avoiding a worse outcome.

It's harder to be easily exploited if one is not there. This eventuality is playing out right now in this country, why do you think everyone is trying a side hustle online? It's almost a last resort from avoiding a slave mill, many feel they have to do self-employment, or at least try that.