That's quite a bit more than a senior engineer at a FAANG makes. For most people senior is the terminal level. So, most engineers would be better off as HVAC

That's quite a bit more than a senior engineer at a FAANG makes. For most people senior is the terminal level. So, most engineers would be better off as HVAC guys? Interestingly, I once met a plumber who used to be an engineer. He said he is much happier. So the HVAC thing could be true, but the Bay Area doesn't need this many HVAC guys...