[ttt3ts]

I am so happy I am not this jaded after over 20 years in software. I have never felt like I have hit a ceiling in terms of salary or skill. I still learn each and every day. I would get bored if this were not the case. Would I recommend it to everyone? Hell no but I wouldn't choose anything else.

[scarface_74]

Has your compensation been up much inflation adjusted each year or even three years over that time span?

Yes, you can keep learning and you must to stay competitive. But most will plateau if they are aggressive over the first decade especially if they don’t jump to the FAANG side of comp.