>"I believe you're still misunderstanding the issue. A good fraction of engineers count among those whose lives build something and help people. Engineers who b

>"I believe you're still misunderstanding the issue. A good fraction of engineers count among those whose lives build something and help people. Engineers who build user-facing products are still vastly underpaid relative to rent-seekers, like hedge fund managers and CFOs." The alternative explanation for this phenomenon is that we all choose different blends of monetary and non-monetary remuneration, according to our skills and desires. Some may derive great joy from helping others, and accept lower pay for this; others may eschew the socially rewarding jobs in favor of occupations which provide financial security for their families.