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Highly skilled programmers may earn low incomes due to factors beyond just technical abilities, such as soft skills, career choices, and market dynamics.
Abstract
The article discusses why some programmers, despite having strong technical skills, do not earn high incomes. The author identifies two main categories of programmers in this situation:
Programmers who are out of work for long periods of time. This could be due to factors such as lack of soft skills, inability to market themselves effectively, or mismatch between their skills and the current job market demands.
Programmers who are employed but earning poor wages. This may be a result of their career choices, such as working for smaller companies or in less lucrative industries, or not negotiating compensation effectively.
The author suggests that technical skills alone are not enough to command high earnings in the programming field. Soft skills, career strategy, and understanding market dynamics are also crucial factors that contribute to a programmer's earning potential.
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