[jlukanta]

Maybe you aren't a great engineer?

[resmote]

That's pretty insulting to suggest in any case and borders on a reprehensible attitude to take personally against someone.

[danellis]

I think what jlukanta is saying is that the greatest people get the salaries they demand regardless of location. If you're insulted by the suggestion that you might not be in that top category, maybe you're letting your ego respond instead of thinking about it rationally.

[sbov]

The idea that not being "great" is insulting is more toxic than assuming someone isn't great. Lots of hero worship in this industry that fucks with people's egos - your statement being a prime example.

[wpietri]

You offered yourself as the example. You don't have a lot of room for complaint when people look at the example you provided.

If it helps you unbunch your undies on this topic, consider that "great" in the original meaning was something like "world class". There's no shame in not being one of the top people in the world.

[jlukanta]

I did not mean that as an insult. I apologize if it came across that way. Others have made a better explanation of what I was trying to convey.

[pw]

I agree that it was a kinda shitty thing to say.

[bbcbasic]

Or a great engineer that is not a US resident.

[pw]

More likely just not a great negotiator.