The significant demand for elite AI talent has led to astonishing salary offers, causing feelings of jealousy among those who are not getting similar packages. Companies are even encouraging interns to abandon school to secure top candidates. Reports indicate that professionals are being offered between $8 million and $20 million in total compensation, leading to shock and uncertainty regarding long-term career plans. The current hiring landscape is marked by unprecedented compensation levels, surpassing historical norms in Silicon Valley.
"There's a ton of ripple effects I'm hearing in the Valley. There is a sense of jealousy, envy, and helplessness, and everybody being like, 'I thought I was doing pretty well. What am I doing wrong?...'"
"You plan out your career with certain assumptions, and then when something like this happens, it's like you are getting paid more in a year than you had predicted you would ever make in your career. It's honestly hard to digest."
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