First, don't worry about it because you are only six months in Second, yes you are underpaid but you’re basically doing intern work which is often free Third,

First, don't worry about it because you are only six months in Second, yes you are underpaid but you’re basically doing intern work which is often free Third, you are doing a lot wrong but it doesn't matter yet because the above reasons Fourth, one answer is that at the top compensation ranges (300k/yr++) the interview process can take 2.5 to 6 months easily for all devs of any experience level. It can also be fast, but you would have gone without any payment if you were just waiting or relying on that Fifth, the studying can take just as long even after having gone through a bootcamp or university Sixth, how you value money for effort will need to change to convince other people how to value you. and that doesnt happen overnight but you need to understand that the rules in your family and community are not really relevant in this class of society. So just take your time