In creative industries, some people will accept almost any salary, because the alternative is not working as a creative. Video game development is notorious for this, but it's even worse in other areas. Try becoming a professional painter, sculptor, or writer.

I always advise people against going down that route, unless they are literally ready to sacrifice half of a lifetime of earnings for it. Unfortunately, choosing wisely requires a level of maturity that you do not possess when it is time to make the choice.