That's if you find yourself in an ideal condition: No health issues or no social issues that blocked you from having a perfect career. If for any unfortunate r

That's if you find yourself in an ideal condition: No health issues or no social issues that blocked you from having a perfect career. If for any unfortunate reason you are not able to land a decent-payed job, the situation in Europe is much, much better. So yes, top workers life Software Engineers may earn less. But the safety net for the whole population is way better in Europe.