[amsnl]

I hear the “pay folks for their time” thing a lot, and have even done it. But for a senior engineer / architect level role, how is $100/hr meaningful in your mind? Just as a show of good faith? If you’re senior (and hence have been in this market the last 10 years) $100/hr wouldn’t seem to move the needle.

[kojeovo]

The money itself likely won't make a dent, IMO it's more on the good faith. "We understand you're busy and your time is valuable, and since we want you to do this work we will compensate you"