The tech stack and level of seniority comparison reflect correlation not causality. To your point, I think you experience is relevant whether is mainstream or

The tech stack and level of seniority comparison reflect correlation not causality. To your point, I think you experience is relevant whether is mainstream or not. You are pointing to a problem with mainstream recruiters, ie that they only consider "mainstream" work as useful experience - whereas in the freelance market all experience is relevant and affects your rate. hope this helps.