‘people voted wrongly’ is an incorrect framing
People voted against genocide
America is in the death spiral of late stage capitalism. It will implode, as the scientific material analysis of Marxist theory predicts. So its not about ‘giving up’ per se, it’s more like how do we manage the implosion
Update your linked in to ‘looking’ and start sending out your resume immediately. It’s easier to get a higher paying job if you are currently employed. Also you will have leverage against current employer if anything starts to go down. Lastly, see how your other IT team are feeling, ask them about their salaries and share that with each other. Unionize.