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Ask HN: Those who are working at big tech, why aren't you happy?

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I am quite curious about those who attain highly paid job at big tech companies like MAGMA that are still not satisfied with their job. I believe most of the engineers working at big tech should be happy about their position. Yet, I see frequent comments on why people want to quit big tech and work for a local startup or smaller company. Why is it being such a trend?

If it is a moral issue or interest conflicts, I completely understand it. Other than that, what may be the reasons? I would like to know your opinions on it!

Thank you in advance.

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> I believe most of the engineers working at big tech should be happy about their position.

I'm unhappy because I'm still spending 40+ hours a week making rich assholes richer. I'll be happier when I've saved up enough that I can afford to stop working. The nicest job in the world is still a job. Having a boss sucks, no matter how good your boss might be.

> I am quite curious about those who attain highly paid job at big tech companies like MAGMA that are still not satisfied with their job.

It may sound obvious, but maybe because money is not everything?

Personally, working at smaller companies means having a higher impact and more meaningful interactions.

At what point in life will money stop mattering compared to other aspects? What is your opinion on it? :)

Currently, I believe it's always good to have that extra cash lying around!

> At what point in life will money stop mattering compared to other aspects?

Like, always?

What's the point of making a boatload of money if you are extremely unhappy at work? I can tell you now that I've met many people who would work long hours for good money, only to spend the couple hours left of every day drinking.

Because I can't make any decisions. I've been robbed of the ability to express my skills using my own methods to accomplish our mutual goals.

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