> 1. Do I want to make unbelievable amounts of money?
It's worth noting Aleynikov had over a decade of very relevant work experience prior to joining Goldman with a starting salary of $260k.
Yes, that's a good salary. However, it's not like top 1% developers with 10+ years of experience will have a tough time matching that outside of the financial sector.
1. Do I want to make unbelievable amounts of money?
2. Can I do so without running afoul of the law?