Agreed. I find it very odd that software engineers make $100k+ yet aren't even given an office or private work space. The cost is not the reason because open f

Agreed. I find it very odd that software engineers make $100k+ yet aren't even given an office or private work space. The cost is not the reason because open floor plan offices in downtown SF aren't exactly "cheaper" than renting in an already established office suite. The reason is the insecurities of management, combined with the fashion/groupthink aspect of silicon valley startup CEOs (herp derp, facebook does it! Startup X does it! It's the thing to do!)