@rohanpaul_ai: Memory pricing now sets the dating value of Samsung and SK Hynix chip engineers. This is happening after large bonuses …
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Memory pricing has boosted the compensation and social value of Samsung and SK Hynix chip engineers, with large bonuses averaging around $400K-$500K per employee.
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Memory pricing now sets the dating value of Samsung and SK Hynix chip engineers.
This is happening after large bonuses are expected to these employees. Averages about 400K/500K per employee at Samsung and SK Hynix. https://t.co/6j1bMToOMh
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