[atwebb]

It would more likely lead to a six figure job at an enterprise company or consultancy. MSFT "stack" is enormous.

[closeparen]

I don’t know how many enterprises are paying their mainstream senior engineers $400k like a Facebook or an Uber or an Airbnb does.

[acdha]

But there are a LOT more of them and they’re located around the world. If you aren’t located in SF/NYC, $200k plus stable hours isn’t exactly terrible — and if that means you’re near family or other regional draws, that’s plenty for many of people.

[ivalm]

Sure, but you are settling for sub 200k at an enterprise co vs 300-500k at a tech co.