by pibaker 7 hours ago
> feels like they're setting whatever price they can get away with.
This is just a free market for any product works. No?
Why do software engineers ask for six digit salaries? Because they can get away with it — someone is willing to pay for it.
>Why do software engineers ask for six digit salaries? Because they can get away with it
No you see it's their RIGHT to demand an exorbitant salary – because that's 'what they're worth' and what the market will bear
Unfortunately they're less charitable when the shoe is on the other foot.