On: Stanford Computer Science '10-'11 Salary Survey Re...

[alexholehouse]

I would perhaps argue that 70k starting with no experience or degree is very much not the norm. I'm not questioning you, but how/where?

[Vishnevskiy → alexholehouse]

I have no actual work experience prior to my current job and no degree. I am 23 years old and I have a 6 figure salary and equity in the Bay Area. If you know people that know what you are capable of and can refer you to a company then an amazing resume is completely irrelevant. Last week I turned down a job offer from Blizzard Entertainment (was by referral) because they could not match my current salary.

[Fliko → Vishnevskiy]

I'm jelly, you should post some your story for inspiration for all of us young people without a 6 figure salary :)

[dodedo → alexholehouse]

You are questioning me, but it's fair. I should've said with minimal experience (nothing that'd be on my resume today).

It was a contracting gig. Hourly, operations and NOC type work.