I see quite a long list of large compensation (> $200k) numbers there, including for regular "police officers". It seems that by just going to work for the government, these guys have achieved a level of secure material wealth (equivalent to pulling money out yearly from a HUGE retirement savings) that most of us here think we need a near-unicorn IPO to achieve.
I'm happy for these guys, that they're able to live in what I'm sure is an upper middle class lifestyle even in San Jose. It's not that I want their standard of living to be lower for sure. But this draws attention to the facts for the rest of us that aren't put on a pedestal by society and government. I'm well compensated, and I know plenty of other people who are well compensated, but unless I stay in the top 5% of my profession I don't expect to be pulling home $200k+ per year during retirement.
I'm happy for these guys, that they're able to live in what I'm sure is an upper middle class lifestyle even in San Jose. It's not that I want their standard of living to be lower for sure. But this draws attention to the facts for the rest of us that aren't put on a pedestal by society and government. I'm well compensated, and I know plenty of other people who are well compensated, but unless I stay in the top 5% of my profession I don't expect to be pulling home $200k+ per year during retirement.