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This is not true for the vast majority of software engineers. It probably only applies to 2% of the total SE workforce that got lucky to be at FAANG or FAANG ad
by bigtex88 2y ago
This is not true for the vast majority of software engineers. It probably only applies to 2% of the total SE workforce that got lucky to be at FAANG or FAANG adjacent companies during a certain time period.
- tunesmith 2y agoThat's for sure. I've had a lucky career where I feel like I've made above average compensation the entire time, but my upside is that I can maybe retire in my mid-50s rather than mid-60s. Which is about when (I fear) ageism would kick me out anyway.
- thfuran 2y agoWay more than 2% of software engineers in the us are earning at least two or three times the local median income and, barring lifestyle choices that prevent it, that's enough for very early retirement.