Programmers are paid well because businesses that depend on their labor are making ridiculous amount of money. It’s a skill that not everyone is cut out for des

Programmers are paid well because businesses that depend on their labor are making ridiculous amount of money. It’s a skill that not everyone is cut out for despite what nyt wants you to believe just like not everyone can be a professional writer. If you look at skilled blue collar rates (eg plumber etc) the difference isn’t even that big when you consider barriers for entry.