"Loyalty" ... riiight - everyone wants chumps as employees. Clearly I disagree. Smart leaders pay above market for real talent, regardless of their 'loyalty'

"Loyalty" ... riiight - everyone wants chumps as employees. Clearly I disagree. Smart leaders pay above market for real talent, regardless of their 'loyalty'. The bottom line is, if you pay someone well and assist them in their career aspirations (promotions, etc), you know they will be loyal. Loyalty just because your manager is a 'nice guy' is what weak engineers do who can't compete. At least in this market, where talent can always find work. If the market ever turns and there is an oversupply, I agree you should probably STFU and do your job.