A lot of us working in tech have it pretty well with salaries well above the norm, flexibility that isn't allowed to those at places like Amazon fulfillmet, ben

A lot of us working in tech have it pretty well with salaries well above the norm, flexibility that isn't allowed to those at places like Amazon fulfillmet, benefits above many those working union jobs. That said, there is a very visible entitlement, especially those that chase TC uber alles. I changed roles recently after a decade long term at a company I never thought I would work for. I left because I wanted some additional challenges that my current role didn't allow for as well as technologies outside what I helped grow. I left some flexibility, got offered new growth opportunities and will see what comes over the next couple of years. Meta, Google, and Amazon, if you have any indication you are looking around, are companies that will reach out. I've talked with Amazon on and off for a long time. I have more respect for the teams, hiring managers, etc. from 10 years ago than any of them now. They will do a lot of things short of lying to get someone in the door. Google, yeah no. Their onsite policy as well as hoops you have to go through around open source (unless you are super high profile) just aren't worth it. Meta - even the recruiter had a hard time making excuses up as various scandals roll out. For the rank and file, do what's right for you. For those with clout, you have leverage others may not have. For now, for me, I'm dealing with a bit of a new world in domain I know. Retention will be based off growth and learning, not idiot perks to keep buts in seats as long as they can every day or the highest dollar possible.