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> If “imperfect substitution” is so high for software developers, why is their income distribution far less skewed than that of entertainers? Because of geograp
by petermcneeley 6y ago
> If “imperfect substitution” is so high for software developers, why is their income distribution far less skewed than that of entertainers? Because of geography.
> While music and TV stars can be broadcast from and to anywhere, software engineers can only work in one place.
The author understands that SWEs relocate right? And that while remote work is "modern" many companies are completely internationally located.
- thaeli 6y agoThe analogy also doesn't work for TV stars. Living in LA helps a _lot_ with landing TV gigs.
- smnrchrds 6y ago> And that while remote work is "modern" many companies are completely internationally located. Yet the same company, e.g. Google, pays very different salaries in US, Canada, and Germany.