Why are video game development/programmer jobs paid so low (at least starting out)?

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I want to do it, but not for 40,000/yr until I have 5-10+ years of work experience. I’m not young, I’m turning 36 and have big things to pay for.

This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by ShainaKarasik