I don't really understand this writer's objection: Big tech is big money and big risks. If some giant FAANG company is going to take a gamble on paying you $350,000 TC you should be squirreling most of that away for yourself in case the bet goes south.

If you want stability, go write Java for an insurance company for $85,000/year in Hartford, CT.

OP is horrified to discover risky gambling happening in Las Vegas.

hey I am the writer of the post anecdotally, my last job was an insurance company I got laid off from there too :)