Justify?  I make what I make because I convinced someone I was worth it.  No other factor matters.  Not my education, not my history, not my skills... it&#x27;s just a question of &quot;<i>Who sells who?  Either they sell me that I&#x27;m worthless or I sell them that I&#x27;m useful.</i>&quot;<p>Every worker is a gamble for any company that hires them: <i>Will this person generate more revenue than that person costs?</i>  In the world of tech, as long as huge gains are possible, it is your job to convince others you are worth that risk.<p>In a world where tech no longer yields such gains... well... that&#x27;s a different story.