Fischer's attitude was that he deserved a job. He would interview with potential employers and fail to follow up with telephone calls. He showed little interest in available positions. Instead, he thought employers should seek him out. Eventually he found a job.
Pride also can be an obstacle to salary negotiations.
Your total pay may include perks and other considerations. An effective job search involved planning, foresight and thought. Excelling at any job requires hard work and job hunting is no exception. Only by investing the necessary time and effort will you reap satisfactory results.