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Comment by solotronics

7 years ago

I have a theory that in most large companies the 80/20 rule applies. 20% of the engineers do 80% of the work.

That doesn't mean the other 80% are useless. They generally work on less important things that are still bringing in more revenue than they cost in salaries.

It also feels like those same 80% of the engineers doing nothing are taking home 80% of the compensation

  • Because those other 80% are focused on posturing and tasks associated with getting higher pay.