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Re:Software Developers after 40, 50 and 60 Who're Still Coding by ryandrake on Tuesday April 25, 2017 @12:30AM (#14190777)
Exactly. I actually left software development after about 15 years. I think my salary progression was pretty typical:

First 5 years = ridiculous year over year growth, including getting raises without having to change jobs!

Next 5 years = slow growth, generally have to change jobs in order to get a raise.

Next 5 years = flatline, cost of living increases only, IF THAT.

I don't know any other professional field that plateaus this quickly.

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