[davewritescode]

One of the issues I have in the whole software industry is the lack of empathy for regular folks and a lack understanding of how hard the average person has to bust their ass just to make it in life with just the basics. I personally believe it leads to products that are often disconnected completely from the people who actually use them and damaging to our social fabric.

I applaud DoorDash for this move and quite frankly this would make me more likely to take a job there.

[wiseowise]

> One of the issues I have in the whole software industry is the lack of empathy for regular folks and a lack understanding of how hard the average person has to bust their ass just to make it in life with just the basics.

And how is that industry issue?

[CoastalCoder]

My guess is they're talking about money.

Many parts of life are much easier when you're financially secure. And the challenges to navigate vary by wealth level.

[wiseowise]

Same can be said about any white collar job, why is that suddenly a problem here?

[CoastalCoder]

Don't want to speak for the original commentor, but I'd guess that the size of the income gap is very large.