[johnnyanmac]

Your assumption here assumes that

1. all tech jobs pay well. Well enough to expect 1 year+ savings. They don't

2. that we all have the same cost of living or family situation. Even living frugally, supporting a spuose and kid on savings is not trival.

>I honestly don't see how anyone can claim tech workers are not compensated for the volatility inherent in the industry.

Come work in the games industry for a while. 30% more hours, maybe 60% of the pay in a "good studio", and near guaranteed layoffs when the proect ends.