How depressing. I am severely underpaid but my job is more stable than comparable ones at the moment. There are so many laid off people right now that it really depresses the salaries in my field and geographic area. Was just turned down because they said I seemed too happy in my current position and not motivated enough to switch. Code speak for having found someone cheaper and more desperate.
Sorry, OP. I don't have advice to give but sending good thoughts your way.