I graduated in Dec '09 and it took me 6 months + 300 resumes sent to get 3 interviews. Of which 1 rejected me and i had 2 offers for measly salary range of $30-34k p.a. range. I took the bottom one out of interest.

Fast forward 7.5 years later, my salary was $150k p.a. It's reaching 10th year of my work life now and it is $240k p.a.

Just need to keep going, learn as much as possible - at work and out of work and you never know where things will take you. Also i don't think one should be too proud about a high pay package as well - the higher you climb, the harder you fall. In times of pandemic like these, who needs an investment banker or management consultant?

In fact, we need the tireless grocery store packers to continue working, the logistics industry to ensure the supply chain continues and our delivery riders/drivers braving the rain and heat to continue bringing us our food.