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I've worked for the really rich. In my experience/opinion I don't think they're evil but are focused on having more for the sake of having more. They grew up
by iaw 10y ago
I've worked for the really rich. In my experience/opinion I don't think they're evil but are focused on having more for the sake of having more. They grew up in such a way that they believe they are more skilled/harder working therefore more deserving of wealth than others. They also resent those that don't do what they do but complain about not having enough wealth (even though society would stop functioning were that to be the case).
There's usually something missing from their combination of empathy and understanding which would allow them to care about the negative ramifications they're having. Look at Bill Gates, I don't think he's a bad person but he hurt a lot of people in industry and consumers to build Microsoft to what it is by destroying the competitive landscape. Steve Jobs is a better example, he proactively colluded to suppress wages and paid money for an organ that would only prolong his life but could have saved someone else's (seriously, I consider that an evil move).
One suggestion for you, it sounds like you're very angry about your current work environment. Maybe it's time to find a new place?
- HippoViolation 10y agoI used to be bitter about stuff like this but I've gotten over it. The chances of getting wealthy by joining a small startup are very small. It happens, but it's probably not going to happen for you. If you really want to do well, you have to pull together the resources to start a successful company. On a different note, I used to work for an almost billionaire, they were incredibly cheap. I often reminded myself that you don't make a billion dollars by wasting money!
- HippoViolation 10y agoAND on another note, I've noticed some founders want to put you on a 5 or even 6 year vesting schedule. I should go back to welding.