I believe you're still misunderstanding the issue. A good fraction of engineers count among those whose lives build something and help people. Engineers who build user-facing products are still vastly underpaid relative to rent-seekers, like hedge fund managers and CFOs.
Consider the fact that tech has rampant age discrimination because almost no one wants to pay any extra for experience beyond ten years or so unless that person moves to management.
I think Stephen Colbert explained it best in his recent book, America Again. Being close to money attracts more money. Or as Piketty explained it, capital is valued higher than labor. Roles dealing with how capital is allocated are given undue benefits.
>"I believe you're still misunderstanding the issue. A good fraction of engineers count among those whose lives build something and help people. Engineers who build user-facing products are still vastly underpaid relative to rent-seekers, like hedge fund managers and CFOs."
The alternative explanation for this phenomenon is that we all choose different blends of monetary and non-monetary remuneration, according to our skills and desires. Some may derive great joy from helping others, and accept lower pay for this; others may eschew the socially rewarding jobs in favor of occupations which provide financial security for their families.
Consider the fact that tech has rampant age discrimination because almost no one wants to pay any extra for experience beyond ten years or so unless that person moves to management.
I think Stephen Colbert explained it best in his recent book, America Again. Being close to money attracts more money. Or as Piketty explained it, capital is valued higher than labor. Roles dealing with how capital is allocated are given undue benefits.