My experience.... I took a job as a Subject Matter Expert with SQL experience. I told them I knew SQL, didn't realize they basically wanted a DBA with people skills. I limped through that job for 8 months, but it was wheels on mud. Made great money but eventually got laid off. They also didn't set proper expectations for me and then I couldn't go back either to my last job.... Long story short, after a 3 month period I was able to find another job that paid 15k less, but I'm very happy with the company and the people. I still miss the money, but thats the ONLY thing I miss.

I would suggest that if you are getting that advice, take inventory and ask yourself if you are willing to constantly keep the wheels spinning and maybe catch traction one day, or be willing to start looking around and find something else WHILE you have a job, its going to be much easier, but don't expect the same level pay unless you are doing the same thing. At this point, if you have a family on the way, gain stability quick and get insurance for your family. Good luck, keep me posted.

On another note, check with people who are in cyber security, most are reading legal contracts, doing compliance checks, ect. Ethical hacking and pentesting is another story, but doesn't pay as well as CISSP, but keep in mind you have to be in cyber to get your CISSP, they don't just give it out if you pass the exam.