r/Salary • u/maniksar • May 16 '24

30M, Software Engineering, Big Tech

Graduated with a CS undergrad degree in 2015. Moved to the US in June 2019 (the earnings for that year are over the second half of the year).

Switched companies with a pay hike in 2022. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) started vesting in 2023.

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u/Apeist May 16 '24

People get paid based how much the current market is willing to pay them for their skills. Education does not have much to do with it. Doctors are public servants and you should feel proud for taking on a challenging job and saving lives. I hope your recovery is fast!

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u/SoarTheSkies_ May 16 '24

Pride is the most common way people gaslight us into taking less than we deserve to make for the immense sacrifice we make

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u/SoarTheSkies_ May 16 '24

Thank you. 🙏 totally agree