For the first ten years of my career, I just assumed my resume would get passed over, that even though I was smart and capable, there was no point in trying to work at top tier places.
I was single and not a lavish spender so I didn't feel external pressure to try all that hard beyond having a low six figures job.
There are plenty of low prestige, mismanaged small companies that will pay low six figures and overwork people.
FAANG has a huge footprint in the town, you're going to have a hard time hiring people when you're paying less than half what they are.