I don't think it ever held as a fact, it's really dependent on location. If you compare web developer at FAANG to a random embedded developer, of course embedd

I don't think it ever held as a fact, it's really dependent on location. If you compare web developer at FAANG to a random embedded developer, of course embedded is a joke. (A better comparison might be workers at Intel/AMD and I don't think they are terribly treated). If you compare jobs in another city/country, maybe a city that has a bit of defense or aerospace industry, embedded is not necessarily that bad compared to other tech jobs available.