I am sick and tired of hearing tech companies complain about developer shortages

Re:I am sick and tired of hearing tech companies complain ab... by JAlexoid on Wednesday May 19, 2021 @01:53AM (#27205069)

Nope. You don't.

The difference between both taxes and the "next in line" isn't large enough. Hedge funds pay as much as Google/Facebook, but work and life balance at SV companies is much better.

Compare my two offers from a few years ago - well known hedge fund in CT vs a food delivery tech company.

Well known hedge fund paid $250k+50k bonus for expected minimum 50hour weeks and 20 days of vacation time. Food delivery company offered $170k+200k in stock over 4 years for 6 hour work days in a relaxed environment and unlimited PTO.

It's at the point that it's not worth the money. Sure it's about $3k extra monthly income.... and if you're not burdened with student debt, it's not a game changer.

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Re:I am sick and tired of hearing tech companies complain ab... by anonymous_HFT on Wednesday May 19, 2021 @02:32AM (#27205286)

maybe try going to actual top firms: JS, HRT

$400k new grad TC, Free food, 40 hour work weeks, great company culture (many events)

Facebook this year had many intern events trying to convince people that FB > Quant, evidently the brain drain is there

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Re:I am sick and tired of hearing tech companies complain ab... by JAlexoid on Wednesday May 19, 2021 @05:20PM (#27214608)

They are the minority with a VERY small staff, compared to most others. (Also HRT engineers work a lot, not leasurely 40 hours per week)

Pointing to extreme outliers is not giving your opinion much credence. Because I can point to some people who work in crypto, that earn $600k+ without breaking a sweat - in Singapore with Singaporean taxes(which blows HRT salaries with US taxes out of the water)

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Re:I am sick and tired of hearing tech companies complain ab... by hackerfromthefu on Wednesday May 19, 2021 @05:59AM (#27206497)

I'm considering making the next move in my career, can you expand on the top firms and by full name so I can find them?

Much appreciated :)

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Re:I am sick and tired of hearing tech companies complain ab... by gstipi on Wednesday May 19, 2021 @07:43AM (#27207236)

I assume they were referring to Jane Street and Hudson River Trading - wishing you every success with your next career move!

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Re:I am sick and tired of hearing tech companies complain ab... by hackerfromthefu on Wednesday May 19, 2021 @07:43AM (#27207239)

Thank you!

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Re:I am sick and tired of hearing tech companies complain ab... by top_kekeroni_m8 on Wednesday May 19, 2021 @07:59AM (#27207386)

I am guessing JS is Jane Street and HRT is Hudson River Trading.

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