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		sokoloff on Dec 30, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How the Valley treats experienced people My experience over 25 years suggests that wizards can readily command 1.5-2x and deliver beyond 10x. If you can find and engage them, they're one of the best semi-secret bargains in tech.

mtnGoat on Dec 30, 2018 | [–]

But to attract them usually requires a lot more then money. You're project needs to interest them, to start.

sbov on Dec 30, 2018 | [–]

Every "wizard" I know makes 500k-1mil, some in all salary. I guess that's 1.5-2x some places.

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