"However what many have been able to do, is work in technology for 15 - 20 years and get enough money to cover a comfortable existence, save for their kids coll

"However what many have been able to do, is work in technology for 15 - 20 years and get enough money to cover a comfortable existence, save for their kids college, and buy some property. " If you're frugal, and invest wisely, you can do the same thing with a plain corporate job. And while it may not be as "cool," at least they don't ask you to work excruciatingly long hours like a startup (well, some do).