We really appreciate you giving our game a go, and especially taking the time to write such detailed feedback. You pointed out some of the game jam flaws we noticed as well.
The level balancing was actually a very last-minute addition because the progression felt too flat without it. In hindsight, we should have randomized requirements downward as well, so being proactive between jobs and searching for more hacking scripts could actually let you get ahead of the curve instead of the game constantly catching up to you.
You're also right about the money progression. The number of jobs needed to reach the end should have also been balanced more carefully.
Thanks again for playing :)