| cwbys21 said: I watch a lot of TV and I could probably count on both hands the number of MGS4 commercials. Also, 100,000 per employee I consider high, not conservative. Otherwise you would have a lot of employees making well over 100,000 per year, possibly upwards of 200,000 and if that is true then I have no sympathy for game makers complaining of high dev costs. |
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How much do you think office space costs? In many cities (like mine) an 8x8 cubicle will run you between $20,000 and $30,000 per year to lease office space; and not all the office space you lease can be efficiently used, there are fire-codes and people need to use a washroom on occasion which all costs you money.
How much do you think health benefits cost? Pension Plans? Education and training? Everyday perks like Coffee?
How about the HR person and the IT guys who are resources used by your team but are not going to be considered part of your team?
What about software programs like 3D modeling suits that cost $5,000 per employee?
On average you will spend (potentially over) twice the employee's salary in order to employ them. A $100,000 per year estimate means the average employee is making about $50,000 per year.
