OK, but how many developers in the US get $100k? Throughout the first 10 years of their career?<p>And I&#x27;m sorry, I should explain - I live and work in the EU, in Germany right now. So I can&#x27;t compare. In any case, one can certainly save, and I&#x27;m not gonna lie, I could certainly spend less without losing too much :) But a claim like &quot;10 years is enough to retire&quot; seems a bit extreme.