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because programmers must be replaceable parts for the industry to keep going at status quo


We have plenty of turnover and it works out fine. In fact turnover of the senior engineers who are service/project owners usually creates the opening for one of the more junior contributors to demonstrate L+1 competency by taking over.


“the status quo is fine”


Of course the status quo is fine, you're one of the highest paid people in one of the cushiest occupations in all of human history.




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