> Why not make a much less depressing comparison and compare developer wages to manual labourers or retail staff? Some software engineers undertook difficult c

> Why not make a much less depressing comparison and compare developer wages to manual labourers or retail staff? Some software engineers undertook difficult curriculums in highly selective universities. In that case, I think it's understandable to feel a little bit depressed when comparing to former classmates in more prestigious fields. Personally, I have to admit that sometimes I feel that way (even though I'd probably do the same if I could go back in time because I love this field).