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Re:Is developer compensation becoming bimodal? by expertentipp on Friday February 09, 2018 @08:54AM (#16340136)
> Programmers don't need unemployment benefits.

That's what the person at the (un)employment office said once to me. If you know how to count, count on yourself because most of the insurance contributions simply fall into a black hole.

Re:Is developer compensation becoming bimodal? by ddorian43 on Friday February 09, 2018 @09:10AM (#16340237)
"Assuming good programmers + assuming you have certain logical thinking skills outside of programming, like, say, don't live paycheck-to-paycheck and credit-lifestyle".. I just stay out of work until I find a better one with my savings. Worst case I find shitty work until better work.