This mirrors my experience. The difference is quite apparent when you compare to other comparable engineering fields. It's anecdata but every single one of my friends with a degree in mechanical/electrical engineering is incredibly passionate about the field (though I can't deny that there is a certain underlying current of resentment with how much more money on average their counterparts in IT are making).

Software dev? I'd say maybe 1 in 3 if I'm being generous. It is what it is.

isn't this an elitist take ?

people got bills to pay & mouths to feed.

that's like saying to people heading to gold mines - leave cz we know you're here to make money. you never cared about gold.

I tell my two young lads that, like English and History and Math, some knowledge of tech is great for the hip pocket.

But knowing something fundamental like plumbing or carpentry or electrical as a primary skill seems prudent.

I plan to stay in tech until economy crisis next year.

I'm not quite sure the point.