lispm, I feel you bro. I used to get worked up about it but not as much anymore. The thing is, I see places like some places in startupland (e.g., HomeJoy, HubS

lispm, I feel you bro. I used to get worked up about it but not as much anymore. The thing is, I see places like some places in startupland (e.g., HomeJoy, HubSpot) similar to Wharton. Meaning there's a higher concentration of self-centered and insecurely ambitious people who self-selectively go there to attempt to "make their bone". There are good people everywhere but the overall SV culture I personally want nothing to do with. So I'm happy for the "reverse social signaling" they give off and alternatively, imposing negative selection in the research cultural pool for people who are motivated purely by money. I think there are plenty of people who are hard at work doing clean energy, climate protection etc. So I think the jury is still out in 10-15 years, whether a well-compensated mid-level Principal Engineer or Product Manager for "in-bound marketing" feels more satisfied than a Sr. Research Scientist in solar, environmental science etc. My bet is it is highly personal and contingent on the real impact the person made.