Hey,

If you are in OPT, in order to extend your OPT, u need to work in a company which is e-verified.
So, i would suggest u to join any consulting company just to be safe side and keep lookin job in ur own as well.
In order to extend ur OPT, u dont need to show ur paycheque but make sure u show offer letter from e-verified company.
I guess, u might have to write a email to ur university that u r currently working in a e-verified company with address along the current position u r holding. u dont need offer letter frm the company but just to update the SEVIS, u need that.

So, its time to email ur uni just to let them know that u r currently employed.