Re:Game developers sharing their salaries on Twitter
by Pfhreak on Monday May 10, 2021 @08:36PM
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I think you misunderstand the parent's post. It's not about critiquing someone's choices, it's about recognizing when you are being exploited.
And yeah, maybe the game devs being exploited think the situation is fine. The long hours for low pay is paid back by the intangibles of working on a game.
The point isn't that the dev made the choice, it's that it was ever framed as a choice in the first place. Many games studios are making billions in profits and absolutely could pay FAANG salaries and still turn profits.
So it's less about individual choices, and more about ensuring the workers are getting compensated fairly for the work they love doing.
And that's okay. The incessant drive to obtain FAANG employment and FAANG salaries at any cost is not common outside of internet forums like HN or Blind. For many people, there is more to life than chasing the highest paying careers.
FAANG is absolutely a great option for anyone who can make it work. Some FAANG companies are opening up more offices and even considering remote work, but for many of us who aren't willing to relocate our families to FAANG office cities, it's not really an option any more.
And of course, it's fine if someone willingly chooses to work a lower paying job to work on something they enjoy. We shouldn't criticize people for not seeking out the maximum salary they can find if they're actually happy with what they're doing.
Careers are not one-size-fits-all. It's fine to share options with other people, but let's not criticize people for choosing career paths that differ from our own personal priorities.