[crestedtazo]

As opposed to what? Being another entrepreneur, bootstrapping genius raking in million dollar exits? Are those the only viable life paths these days?

[jordanmoconnor]

You don't have to be a bootstrapping genius to build a valuable skill and make money doing it.

[Caveman_Coder]

No, go learn a trade, join a union, and in 5-10 years, make 100k+...

You can easily make what an average lead developer makes if you pursue a career in the industrial operations industry (power plant operator, bulk electric system operator, etc.)