@providentialy If people still viewed you as competition at your lowest, it means their assessment was based on your capability not your circumstances.
Anecdotes from the Uber drivers…
Driver has a PhD in Computer Science, 5 years of experience outside of academia - laid off 6 months ago and can’t find a thing…
High intellect + Low income = Angry people
Low intellect + High income = Assholes
High intellect + High income = God complex
Low intellect + Low income = Very religious people