[mamcx]

If anyone is tired of getting $220k/year, i could take it!.

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I think sometimes developers have drink so hard the kool aid of changing the world and all that, and if is not happening, then get sad. But why?

Maybe because I have a long time in this industry, but this is what I do: If see an opportunity to improve things (without need to convince others) I do. If need to convince others, and succeed, great. If not, but the environment is okey, I keep going.

[DoreenMichele]

I think sometimes developers have drink so hard the kool aid

I think a lot of people just have no perspective. I'm fond of this movie scene:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlHlKi2dATw

[throwawayjava]

> If not, but the environment is okey, I keep going.

If you're a strong developer and willing to live in certain areas -- at least for a couple years before you're trusted enough to go remote -- you can make $200K/yr. It's mostly just a matter of telling yourself you are worth that much, applying to companies that pay that much, and not being afraid to be on the job market every few years.

[qznc]

Doing meaningful work and getting respect for it are important aspects of job satisfaction. The author seems to be offended for not getting that.