Lots of love to you. I'm in the USA so be aware that cultural differences may affect my answer, so my answer may not be the best one for you; proceed with caution!
The easiest question to answer is the one about the job, my advice is to keep it until you find something better. You should be actively applying as much as you possibly can, making sure your resume is optimized and you are answering interview questions well. Practice with friends, and if you are a college graduate, see if there is someone at the college to help you as well. If your country uses Linked In or a similar website for business contacts, be sure you are using it to the full advantage.
As for getting married, being 2 years older isn't a big difference; that wouldn't be an issue here (unless he's under the minimum age-- if he's 16 and you're 18, then no; if you're both legal adults, no problem).
Do the two of you truly love each other and can you deal with the fact that his family may never support you and may treat you badly, even if you eventually give them grandchildren? It sounds as if your father may not approve either. Can the two of you live on your own without family support, and is that something you can handle? Is your mother still alive, and if so, what does she think? Moms usually have considerable insight they can share with you.
If it's available, perhaps relationship counseling will help you to figure out whether you want to spend the rest of your life with this man in spite of family disapproval. In the USA, there are some happy marriages where neither family approved; for example, there are interracial marriages where the families were prejudiced against marrying someone of a different skin color, and there are same-sex marriages where the families didn't support two women or two men being together. I think that love can conquer all if there are supportive friends in place of family, but it would be very hard to be completely isolated from anyone but your spouse. Are you emotionally connected to your family now? Is he emotionally connected to his?
Also realize that being married isn't just romance; there may be times when you're worn out, your kid has an ear infection and has been keeping you up all night, the house is messy because there hasn't been time to clean it, and money is low because you just had an unexpected expense. Will you still love each other when times are tough, neither of you looks your best, and you're tired?
Only you and your fiance can decide. Best wishes to you; I hope that whatever you decide turns out well! Hugs from the United States!
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