I recently got laid off from my job at a signal processing company where I worked for 1.5 years. I'm a 26-year-old male from India with an M.Tech from NIT, but my skills are quite specific to my previous company. The only broadly applicable skill I have is C++ coding. Since losing my job, I've started applying for new positions, but I've only been getting calls for software jobs that offer salaries in the range of 6-9 LPA, while my previous CTC was around 15 LPA. Given the current job market, I'm contemplating whether I should take the risk and apply for these lower-paying software positions, even though they are outside the signal processing domain. There seems to be a lack of jobs in my field in India right now, and I know I need to prepare a lot to interview for these software roles. I'm seeking advice on whether I should pursue these opportunities to stay employed or hold out for something more aligned with my previous experience.