Yes I did it through pretty consistent work with large companies over 15 years but two startups as well. The startups both exited successfully but really just

Yes I did it through pretty consistent work with large companies over 15 years but two startups as well. The startups both exited successfully but really just brought my compensation up to normal vs. a Google. It felt like any other day. I write code because I love it. That said, I got really picky at work and started refusing total shit work. I was 40. Microsoft and Google really. The startups added a modest bump.