dont ever apologise for wanting more than 70k, nothing wrong with it imo. of course it is always good to have a bit of perspective but it doesnt mean you have to accept earning a modest wage
to me that is EXTREMELY dangerous advice and way too simplistic
re the OP, im curious about why youre so keen to find your own team instead of utilising what youve got in front of you, especially as it seems they know what theyre doing.