I look at differently: it sucks that so many are willing to work for so little, or even nothing, that it sucks the air out of negotiating better compensation pa

I look at differently: it sucks that so many are willing to work for so little, or even nothing, that it sucks the air out of negotiating better compensation packages. Compensation is how we provide for our families in this world. It's important. At least as important as the quality of schools and culture in an area, for example: two areas that lily-white flyovers are worse at. Note: I lived in the Midwest many years. The occasional urban area that defies the above is an exception, not the rule. Note: I save the equivalent of a down payment on a nice home in the Midwest every year. Compensation is nice. In 5 years even if I have no growth I'll be able to move somewhere in the Midwest and buy a huge house even if my income halves. That security and peace of mind isn't available to folks happy to get paid less out of spite for the Valley.