Anyone who left this field?

I went back for a second degree in clinical research ( regret) and we got our pay increase which is still not conducive to living in my area. I I hate project management but we dont have room to grow.

I am debating on asking a person to review my CV but she wants nearly 1,000$ because im not able to find another position. I do have some network in pharma but they said it is dry right now. I have asked friends from my class if they have any room at their companies possibly with different facets of Clincial Research but they are all voicing the same concern " fear of being let go" "no jobs". Im staying put but is this becoming the norm in the field or will this get better? I have seen a few people let go already in my company and they are higher up.

I am debating on honestly leaving this field and completing my masters. With the current field of clinical research has anyone gone back to another field? Or do you feel this will get better?