That relationship is over. That job is gone. That failed version of you no longer exists. Stop fighting battles that have already ended. Loyalty to an expired mission will waste your life
Different salaries should only affect how luxurious your life is, not your food quality or ability to afford rent. If you work 40 hours at any job, your income should be enough to live in the town you work in. Thinking otherwise is an abysmal indicator of your humanity.