I'm 20 years into programming and a senior architect and lead on an enterprise project.
I don't even make that first number.
But I value certain things way more than other things, and my current job provides it. Fully remote, leaves me completely alone to accomplish what they need done (and I get it done), unlimited vacation, great benefits, zero pointless meetings (almost an empty calendar).
I'm sure these other companies offer some of that but 500k?! That is absurd.
I'm 20 years into programming and a senior architect and lead on an enterprise project.
I don't even make that first number.
But I value certain things way more than other things, and my current job provides it. Fully remote, leaves me completely alone to accomplish what they need done (and I get it done), unlimited vacation, great benefits, zero pointless meetings (almost an empty calendar).
I'm sure these other companies offer some of that but 500k?! That is absurd.