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Speculation? You believe you can get more fiat money out than you put in.

Ok now but I definitely paid a price to get here. No free lunch.

I have some which has benefitted me. My TC would be same ballpark without it though.

This is a great point and worth emphasizing.

The best thing I did for my career was leave Boston for an entry level FANG job on the West Coast 10 years ago. I currently make more than 10x what I was making in Boston. But it has been a grind no doubt. And probably some luck.

These articles always undershoot the top end comp. I’m staff+ with ~15 years exp at a FANG like big tech company. I currently make low seven figures. I don’t think I’m unique among my peer group. When you add in refreshers and stock appreciation it gets even higher. Currently remote.