dc area here as well, noticed the same, think op is an idiot. i'm thinking of jumping over to big tech due to the apparent shortage of talent. think i'd do well. i have a friend who just got promoted to senior tpm and he's also an idiot. there has to be a talent shortage, no other explanation. were one of the companies you worked for amazon, by any chance? any inside baseball? hearing mixed things lately, but the pay seems good.
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