1. all tech jobs pay well. Well enough to expect 1 year+ savings. They don't
2. that we all have the same cost of living or family situation. Even living frugally, supporting a spuose and kid on savings is not trival.
>I honestly don't see how anyone can claim tech workers are not compensated for the volatility inherent in the industry.
Come work in the games industry for a while. 30% more hours, maybe 60% of the pay in a "good studio", and near guaranteed layoffs when the proect ends.
1. all tech jobs pay well. Well enough to expect 1 year+ savings. They don't
2. that we all have the same cost of living or family situation. Even living frugally, supporting a spuose and kid on savings is not trival.
>I honestly don't see how anyone can claim tech workers are not compensated for the volatility inherent in the industry.
Come work in the games industry for a while. 30% more hours, maybe 60% of the pay in a "good studio", and near guaranteed layoffs when the proect ends.