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> The reason why coding pays so well is because it's IQ-gated in a way that plumbing isn't. An 80 IQ person can be a competent plumber but couldn't do well in most coding jobs.

Most of the work we do is mundane. Lets not be dishonest.




I agree, but that's true for every job.




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