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Unless the worker writes their own software with their own computer, in which case they can pocket the productivity gain. This is basically what has allowed pr
by naveen99 10y ago
Unless the worker writes their own software with their own computer, in which case they can pocket the productivity gain. This is basically what has allowed programmer salaries to go up. IT frequently gives long estimates and then does the work in a tenth of the time, pocketing the surplus. Happens all the time at multiple levels. Until the end users learn to solve their own problems, they will keep losing to people who learn to automate themselves.
So if the simple math checks out, don't ask the company, break out your own Amex, and pocket the difference.
- hiram112 10y agoWhere do you work? I've never worked at a company where I pocketed the extra money by coming in under schedule. On the other hand, I often pay out of my own pocket for licenses, books, etc that benefit the company. In return, I get more work and less time to do it.
- naveen99 10y agoi meant pocket the difference in time saved. Nice added benefit is irs doesn't tax time off, energy saved, or happiness. you can use that time and energy to make money elsewhere or invest in learning, networking, understanding your bureucracy. but i am sure there are companies where your bonus depends on your performance vs. your proposed budget. If you are not being rewarded for improved productivity and being treated as a commodity, why should you pass on your internal productivity gains. sometimes you want more work (responsibility). that's how you get experience and a bigger budget. Even if you can only spend the budget for work things, you still gain autonomy and power.