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		evoltix on April 13, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Show HN: Let's end the Programmer Salary Taboo Negative salary is an oxymoron. How can you consider debt a form of compensation?

Cushman on April 13, 2011 [–]

Tuition is a little special, since it's essentially money I'm paying for the privilege of working on something I'm not being paid for.

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