What makes it harder? Could they do your job? Or do they miss the bar for doing the level of knowledge work that you do?
This "they work harder" cliche is really tired. They might work hard but they're easily replaced. You are likely not, and even more likely, they wouldn't be able to do your job. If you really feel so bad, donate some of your money to them, otherwise it's just empty virtue signaling.
yes i think most of the population can sub into most tech work. honestly a bootcamp will make most people ready to perform at an acceptable level for your average FAANG swe role. admittedly the interview process is a tougher experience and keeps many people out but does not reflect the actual work.
your being tired of this "cliche" does not make it untrue and this response is as lazy as "if you have any criticism of the current climate why don't you just leave". wah.
there are other ways to help people than just giving them money, like by getting them into tech. i have done this for a number of friends and they're thriving, despite initial reservations.
Most of the population could not sub into most tech work. I know this because a large portion of the population can hardly even use tech, beyond the lowest hanging fruit like social media and other ultra-refined experiences. You have a high opinion of the average person and that's fine but it will stick out in conversations like this.
Your attempts to get them into tech are great! That'll test whether they're capable of doing the work, get them out of the "harder" work if they are, and is an actionable effort rather than signaling your distaste for some alleged injustice.
i don't have a particularly high opinion of the average person, i think this community has particularly high opinions of themselves, and does not like the idea that we are not differentiated other than having interests that pay well.
The self comparison is supposed to make me feel grateful and happy about my situation, and yet I feel guilty for having the freedom and flexibility of my tech job with it's pay and all other benefits. Doubly so when I look at my son's kindergarten teacher and everything she deals with. I volunteer at the classroom to help as much as I can, which helps both me feel better about what I have, and helps the teacher and the kids.
But that cognitive dissonance / guilt is always there in the back.
clearly my labor is valued at the value it produces, and i will continue to maximize the income and comfort of my family. is it virtue signaling to notice that my siblings literally work more hours than me and tolerate conditions i would not tolerate?
i don't know. i continue to push them towards tech jobs. they continue to think they are "not smart enough for it", which is an insane position.