Jon Gosselin Today: Waiter & Cabin Dweller

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Jon Gosselin today is a far cry from the $1.3 million home-dwelling dad of eight featured on TLC's massively popular Jon & Kate Plus Eight. ET's Brooke Anderson recently caught up with the former reality star in his home state of Pennsylvania, where he is currently waiting tables and living the simple life in his cabin in the wilderness.

In the aftermath of his messy divorce and the conclusion of Jon & Kate, Jon says he found it nearly "impossible" to re-enter the workforce. This, consequently, led to his current gig serving patrons at local restaurant, Black Dog.

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"At first I was nervous because I was like, 'How are people going to react?'" explains Jon of his initial hesitancy to take the job. "But then I'm thinking, 'Well it's fun and I get to talk to people.' And they technically already know me…they're like 'Are you the guy?' I'm like, 'Yeah, I'm the guy.'"

Candid about his less-than-enviable situation, Jon tells ET he has no regrets about signing up for Jon & Kate.

"I don't regret anything," the 36-year-old reveals. "You learn from your mistakes. That's what builds you to who you are today."

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With his income from the restaurant, Jon lives out his days without the luxuries of internet or television. Though he's hit rock bottom "about 20 times" since his high-profile split, he says he is happy making the most of what he's got.

"I [party] now on a different level," he tells ET.

Click the video above to watch our interview with Jon! And tune in to Entertainment Tonight for more from the former reality star, including an update on his family life and troubled relationship with ex Kate.