Well said, but I think you missed the point of the article. The article itself isn't even about programmers, really (even if the author didn't recognize it). I

Well said, but I think you missed the point of the article. The article itself isn't even about programmers, really (even if the author didn't recognize it). It applies to all employees and founders of start ups, whether they are programmers, designers, or even just a person with an idea but no technical expertise It's not about how much you make or how much is fair. It's about properly understanding what your compensation is. The soul of the article is in the complexity of non-salary compensations, and how many surprises and pitfalls lurk in the small text, that most non-finance people don't even notice is there. And the author is reminding us to learn about those surprises and pitfalls, so that when the anticipated pay-day comes, our expectations are met properly. And it's good advice.