Re:Tech talent is still in demand but outsized salaries may ...
by TrackerFF on Monday June 20, 2022 @04:36AM
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Yes, this.
If you check out forums like blind - you will find pretty much FRESH GRADUATES considering turning down $250k offers, because they're sure they can get closer to $300k, if they just grind a bit more leetcode and get more competing offers.
We're talking about people with practically 0-1 years of experience. Sure, they probably have degrees from prestigious schools, and lots of potential - but so are the devs. you'll find in other places.
For that kind of money, you can get the cream of the crop in Europe - and someone with probably close to a decade of relevant high impact / high performance experience.
If you check out forums like blind - you will find pretty much FRESH GRADUATES considering turning down $250k offers, because they're sure they can get closer to $300k, if they just grind a bit more leetcode and get more competing offers.
We're talking about people with practically 0-1 years of experience. Sure, they probably have degrees from prestigious schools, and lots of potential - but so are the devs. you'll find in other places.
For that kind of money, you can get the cream of the crop in Europe - and someone with probably close to a decade of relevant high impact / high performance experience.