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Andy Matuschak
@andy_matuschak
This question's gauche, but: given the prevalence of $400k++ comp packages for ~30-year-olds in Big Tech, why aren't there lots more "gentle[wo]man scholars"? i.e. people quitting to do non-remunerative creative projects I can think of some, but shouldn't there be thousands?
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Eric Vergo
@9thonbreakers
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@andy_matuschak
Thanks! it feels great to take the leap (again). As for your original question, I think the answer is a bit depressing. People in tech are *acutely* aware that class divergence is happening and are doing everything they can to make sure they end up in the right one.