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> feels like they're setting whatever price they can get away with.

This is just a free market for any product works. No?

Why do software engineers ask for six digit salaries? Because they can get away with it — someone is willing to pay for it.



>Why do software engineers ask for six digit salaries? Because they can get away with it

No you see it's their RIGHT to demand an exorbitant salary – because that's 'what they're worth' and what the market will bear

Unfortunately they're less charitable when the shoe is on the other foot.




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