[beforeolives]

> If a company has any wellbeing programs or even "free lunch" or "pizza Fridays" it's a big red flag. It basically means they don't pay enough for you to afford a pizza or lunch

No, and there are many companies that serve as counterexamples. Companies can offer both high compensation and small office perks, food and other gimmicks.

[mrweasel]

Exactly, every time workplace conditions comes up on HN, it seems like the vast majority of people just work at companies that absolutely suck. They then come to the conclusion that all companies suck.

It is actually possible to have a well paying job, at a company that also try to care about your well-being.