I think you are wrong about the confidence of a monotonically increasing salary across your career and lifespan (at least in terms of purchasing power) I think

I think you are wrong about the confidence of a monotonically increasing salary across your career and lifespan (at least in terms of purchasing power) I think you are right that certain things cluster together: Jobs where you are treated like crap pay you like crap, jobs where you are paid in riches treat you like a princess. Exceptions apply.