> the cartel gets its pick of SWE talent, simply because it can offer substantially more than most other companies. Some people will refuse to work for a FAANG

> the cartel gets its pick of SWE talent, simply because it can offer substantially more than most other companies. Some people will refuse to work for a FAANG as a matter of principle, and they don't have a monopsony, so it's not exactly a cartel I'd say