[bmoxb]

> there’s a massive shortage of freight drivers since Brexit for no apparent reason whatsoever.

The main reason is that most drivers were Eastern European and since freedom of movement ended it has become significantly harder for them to come and work as freely as they could before. Covid is also a factor afaik.

Though I otherwise agree with you that developers (or rather white collar careers in general with the exception of certain finance roles) are not particularly well paid in many instances in the UK.

[IntelMiner]

I believe the users comment was deeply sarcastic and they are in underlying agreement with your assertion

[bmoxb]

I think you're right - I'm embarassed to have not picked up on that.