You might also try finding a linkshell if you haven't already.

I stopped playing for a few months and when I came back I was amazed at the prices for gear in the late teens and early 20s. Stuff that I can easily make on my weaver sells for ridiculous amounts... I've actually started selling most things for about half the YG or FFXIVpro list price.

I'm also more than happy to make things on request for people... And I bet I'm not the only one who would be willing to help out a newer player.