The Truth

 You are better off taking a mediocre job in a growing industry and hustling than finding the best job in a cut-throat industry that is dying.
 
In a commoditized industry, everyone will stab you in the back to get ahead. 
 
Your original ideas will be stolen by your bosses.
 
You will get superficial title promotions, but your pay will stay the same or even fall.
 
You will spend 90% of your time trying to maximize little inefficiencies instead of creating original ideas and networking with people who want to help you.
 
Even if you have a brilliant idea, people will laugh at you.