zlacker

>>zuhaye+(OP)
Other companies nickel and diming engineers think they are somehow getting something for free. All the highest performing companies in the world pay insane amounts to their programmers

>>ldjkfk+E4
Only when overfunded with VC money.

At that point, they are not hiring you, me or anyone who directly applies themselves via the job form.

They are hiring their friends from elite circles.

>>rvz+D6
Hmm I’ve worked at “elite” startups and “elite” big cos, all jobs of which I’ve gotten by directly applying. At several points have exceeded 7 figures too.