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no, managers are not stupid, it's just that their incentives are aligned this way to get you a raise, (s)he needs to do a lot of convincing to their boss, HR,
by kofejnik 8y ago
no, managers are not stupid, it's just that their incentives are aligned this way
to get you a raise, (s)he needs to do a lot of convincing to their boss, HR, etc - a lot of trouble, really, so they are not naturally inclined. But having offer in hand helps with the process and creates urgency, so they will do it
otoh, to fill a vacancy is most probably a streamlined process which keeps everyone busy and happy (even if its worse for the company as a whole)
- sidr 8y ago> otoh, to fill a vacancy is most probably a streamlined process which keeps everyone busy and happy (even if its worse for the company as a whole) I find it hard to believe that the cost of interviewing candidates, onboarding and ramping up a new employee is less work than making the case for a raise with a solid performer.
- kofejnik 8y agoimmediate_cognitive_cost(making a case for a raise) > immediate_cognitive_cost(doing nothing and hoping it sorts itself out and _maybe_ having to replace) but obv it changes when the departure looks imminent, as I said
- softawre 8y agoExactly. Managers do what is best for them most of the time, not what is best for the company. (Hey, just like normal employees! We're all people, after all.)