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When you first start you'll get compensated market rates for the value you provide. You're a junior programmer so the quality of code is lower and you will take
by sherm8n 14y ago
When you first start you'll get compensated market rates for the value you provide. You're a junior programmer so the quality of code is lower and you will take more time to deliver.
In the long run however, you won't be paid for the business value you provide. Many experienced developers who work on projects that increase sales by 10% get paid dirt compared to the amount of money the business makes from it.
- wallflower 14y agoAgreed. However at some point, the best programmers I know have all tried to build their own product - ownership (with varying degrees of success and failure). Obligatory patio11 articles: http://www.kalzumeus.com/2011/10/28/dont-call-yourself-a-programmer/ http://www.kalzumeus.com/2011/10/28/dont-call-yourself-a-pro... http://www.kalzumeus.com/2012/01/23/salary-negotiation/ http://www.kalzumeus.com/2012/01/23/salary-negotiation/
- sherm8n 14y agoI hate to say it, but really good programmer doesn't make you a good business man. The best coders I know all have different results too.