> I would argue that plumbers, sewage workers and farmers should be paid higher than programmers. Then, of course, the plumber et. al. should consider moving i

> I would argue that plumbers, sewage workers and farmers should be paid higher than programmers. Then, of course, the plumber et. al. should consider moving into programming. No one is stopping them from training themselves and learning what it takes to make the switch. The programmer getting $80,000, who developed a key technology to start a multi-million organisation, if she finds she is not compensated appropriately, should consider teaming up and starting something on her own probably.