I disagree. Tons of relatively unknown companies making 100mln per year, paying 100k for seniors (usually stock comp is worthless though, that's how fang engin

I disagree. Tons of relatively unknown companies making 100mln per year, paying 100k for seniors (usually stock comp is worthless though, that's how fang engineers make their money). Personally I've always avoided fangs because of politics and having to commute in the office (which also means I could move outside of London). It's not USA salaries but you get cheaper healthcare, more holidays, you can make some decent living and the extra freedom is welcome if you have a family or if you want to have a rich social life.