A slave to the dollar? Have some class …

Totally showing my sophisticated media consumption – I was relaxing after my Saturday morning coffee and brief shopping spree at Auckland Street to catch The Barefoot Investor (I think it has only been on for a few weeks) on the telly. They were talking about success and money and how if you enjoy a job the money will come.

I have been told this before by bosses – some lived and were successful in living this principle and by others who were trying to max out “acting and experience” dollars from ambitious staff who when asked for what they were worth – were given this line. I soon realised a dollar in my pocket is often a dollar out of the directors or the budget, it’s not what you know it is who you know, and lemmings will often be promoted over smart people as they don’t rock the boat (so on and so forth) …

But life is not fair right? Why I whole-heartily agree with this theory in principle and for those whom have financial freedom – I have seen this principle abused (IMHO of course) on more than a few occasions.

My principle – pay the person what they are worth and give them incentives to enjoy their job and continue excelling. If they are worth a GD pay rise, give it to them tight-arse or if you can’t explain why and keep them happy and feeling valued! Funny how common sense can often make the difference … RANT out!