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> Finally, in general people who are average but think they're above average really do not like to confront the fact that they're average. I don't think this i
by FullMtlAlcoholc 9y ago
> Finally, in general people who are average but think they're above average really do not like to confront the fact that they're average.
I don't think this is necessarily a consequence of overinflated egos. I consider myself an average to slightly above-average developer, yet my salary is consistently higher than my peers. It's higher because I'm willing to negotiate on my compensation. I don't concern myself with what I'm worth or what business value I produce. I simply try to maximize my pay
This quote from Mr Robot sums things up brilliantly: "Power/wealth belongs to the people that take it. Nothing to do with their hard work, strong ambitions, or rightful qualifications, no. The actual will to take is often the only thing that's necessary."
- softawre 9y ago> myself an average to slightly above-average developer His point was that everybody thinks this about themselves. This is the "I'd rate myself about a 8/10" thing.
- FullMtlAlcoholc 9y agoI understand. My point was that it isn't necessarily true. A lot of people say the "Id give myself an 8" because that's how you get higher compensation. I think a large number of people don't really care how good they actually are because a lot of people aren't especially excited about their jobs, they're just there for they money