Just found out that some American senior software devs are pulling upwards of $150k/year and I'm like 🤯
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Out here in the Bavarian Backwoods, that's like Warlord Money. 😂
the world is not finished automating things
Germans get more vacation and lots of other stuff
free healthcare etc
Yeah, probably reflects a lower cost of living. Only need €60k, to be in the top 5% of single income earners, here.
But it helps explain to me why the "he better be earning six figures" meme is so prevalent.