[wnolens]

In big tech? One can pocket an avg 100k/year. Less in first few years, more later on. That isn't "quit immediately and coast" money, but several times a juicy down payment in the bank and a guaranteed MINIMUM 200k USD/year for the rest of your life IS set for life IMO.

[spacemadness]

It is not several times a juicy down payment if you live where near any big campus. And a lifetime salary above 200k in tech is not a thing. Tech is riskier the older you get unfortunately.

[saagarjha]

Uh, it very much is? Sure, there is age discrimination, but there are plenty of people in their 50s and 60s making well north of that.