> few people have more to lose than I do if there is an influx of new programmers willing to work for 10% of what I make If you're 41, you've probably been in

> few people have more to lose than I do if there is an influx of new programmers willing to work for 10% of what I make If you're 41, you've probably been in the industry for a while. If you reflect upon the past, you may notice that the massive increase in programmers in the past few decades has not decreased earnings for individuals. Instead, we've seen explosive growth in software's reach and productivity. Sure, they might be willing to make 10% of what you make, but some other company is offering 50%, and a third company is offering 120%... As long as software produces more than it costs to make, there will be increases in salary.