What a disingenuous and snide response. Software engineers outside the valley, especially in the late 90s and early 2000's don't make ludicrous amounts of mone

What a disingenuous and snide response. Software engineers outside the valley, especially in the late 90s and early 2000's don't make ludicrous amounts of money. Even if you live frugally and save up, being suddenly laid off will lead you to burning through savings very quickly. It's not like retiring, you don't get the time to prepare. Lastly, lack of empathy is not a virtue.