Ask HN: Is it possible to make FAANG salaries without working there?

Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to make FAANG salaries without wor... by timcobb on Tuesday July 23, 2024 @11:53AM (#41047370)

> You get better at handling the stress as you get more comfortable with

Some people, but not many people...

> Everyone should attempt to start a small business or a side consulting gig

Why?

> Failing that, you should strive to make it to VP-suite of your company

Why?

Why take time out of your day to tiger parent strangers on HN when you can just have your own children and damage them instead?

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to make FAANG salaries without wor... by cushpush on Tuesday July 23, 2024 @01:40PM (#41048736)

>just have your own children and damage them instead

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to make FAANG salaries without wor... by Thorrez on Tuesday July 23, 2024 @01:52PM (#41048869)

I agree with your first 3 sentences. But let's try to keep the guidelines in mind:

>Be kind. Don't be snarky. Converse curiously; don't cross-examine. Edit out swipes.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to make FAANG salaries without wor... by timcobb on Tuesday July 23, 2024 @03:21PM (#41049742)

You are right. I'd edit if I could.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to make FAANG salaries without wor... by avn2109 on Wednesday July 24, 2024 @10:24AM (#41057426)

I am not the GP of course, but I kinda enjoyed being tiger-parented here, it's at least entertaining and might even be good for my career.

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