I don't think Meta is uniquely taking advantage of job market dynamics; I think if anything, it's one of the most generous employers around. You could disagree, I guess. I've certainly worked other places that paid a lot less and were no less stressful.
My secondhand experience with some colleagues would not agree. They weren't the worst, but they seem to have felt Meta was the most cut heavy at the turn of the decade. Which was interesting to hear.
But sure, it was generally considered higher total comp than Google or Microsoft. If minmaxing money is all you care about, Meta is the way to go. Or was.
>Life isn't wholly not about money either. Money is a tool that enables a lot of things.
Yeah, hence work-life "balance". what are you working for if you spend all your days focused on money and not on life?
>"All of your energy and emotions 50-60 hours per week" is a thing you've made up
If you really don't think companies aren't taking advantadge of this strict job market that is putting a lot more SWE's in their seats instead of jumping; I wish you the best at your current or future job.