Yes, we can only wonder what amount of value programmers could capture if they had any more leverage at the wage negotiation table. Given that the stereotypical

Yes, we can only wonder what amount of value programmers could capture if they had any more leverage at the wage negotiation table. Given that the stereotypical engineer is half-ashamed to ask for a raise and is half-embarrased to admit he gets paid I can only imagine the current wage levels - although driven by supply and demand in programmers favour - are breadcrumbs when compared to the true value generated.