This article and this discussion is about people competing for $200k cash + $200k equity annually jobs or something similarly far out of the ordinary. So I'd a

This article and this discussion is about people competing for $200k cash + $200k equity annually jobs or something similarly far out of the ordinary. So I'd assume that by applying to lots of normal jobs and doing normal job, you'll still be able to have a good normal life. I mean IT is well paid, even in the more junior positions. It just won't be enough for a yacht ;) which is what the 10x crowd is aiming for.