Bottom line: the industry is overloaded with talent. Most agents and casting people are having trouble getting work for the people who they've already signed (and to whom they owe their first allegiance). If you are looking for "fair" you are in the wrong profession. Most of the groundwork must be done by you and you must be relentless, regardless of how much fertilizer is thrown at you and how many doors are slammed in your face. Show business is the one profession where despite the fact that one is beautiful, talented, committed, focused, driven and brilliant it's still possible to be successful.