> This is replying to an anecdote with yet another anecdote, which I don't think is terribly helpful. Yes I do think this is illustrative that there are many h

> This is replying to an anecdote with yet another anecdote, which I don't think is terribly helpful. Yes I do think this is illustrative that there are many highly skilled and heavily demanding jobs that make considerably less. > Programming is monotonous, socially isolating, and probably leads to a higher risk of things like heart disease and diabetes from all the time we spend sitting around. And how is this unique to programming? Sounds a lot like a call center position I once held. $12 an hour. Seriously, nobody is arguing that programming isn't grueling, but a little perspective and respect for people who are MUCH worse off seems warranted.