[demarq]

I think the variable here is you, rather than the industry. Focus on being beyond mediocre and build up a small but well-executed portfolio and you will (almost) never have to look for a job again.

I know it's anecdotal but here is my story: I'm used to hearing that my friends are looking for work, and some tell me about how many applications they have sent out.

I went on to LinkedIn and ticked the checkbox that says I'm available for hiring, and I got a bunch of recruiters asking for a chance to speak with me. I'm now going to a new job where I'll earn what a typical senior exec earns in my country.

Tell me that's not powerful.