you've got it mate! Love your optimism ... seeing only things that are possible. A good way to begin to make some positive change one way or the other.
Well... how about taking attention away from the meagre some and trying to make it fit for a life...? How about having another perspective... one that seeks to improve income.... cos let's be frank... 30k a month, even though it was pretty good 30yrs ago would not be what someone would aspire to learn for a lifetime.