Its fairly simple to do the math and see that outside faang a few mill is being left on the table every 5-10 years
How much is your life worth?
That assumes one has the chops to get into FAANG. I highly doubt I could pass a basic interview -- even with ample time to prepare. Besides, if I were truly anything special, then I am sure one of the FAANG companies would have tried to contact me already.
Sure, if one was FAANG caliber, then a few mill would be left on the table periodically. However, when is enough ever enough? I seriously feel like I do not need millions to be happy in life.
If you have complex health issues then I think you're much less likely to be able to tolerate a FAANG type job.