I remember a few years ago, some.folks here posted about how awful it would be to work like.a slave at a big company and all the virtues of being a small independent BYOB because of how great quality of life would be…

That was before COVID.
Well let’s see now.
You have salaried tech workers with a lot more flexibility in where they work. Some able to work fully remote from out of the area, some able to work hybrid and customize their schedule to their personal lifestyle. Some like my engineer able to spend 3 months working out of a trailer touring the US other taking a sabbatical to pursue personal interest. W2 base salaries ringing in between 165k-200k+, 5 weeks of paid PTO…some companies with eveey other Friday off. Stock grants or stock option grants…bonus , plus full medical/dental/vision for family including Ortho… And a 4-6% 401k match…..my how things have changed for salaried techies…..lol.
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