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For another take on the subject: http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/fog0000000070.html http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/fog0000000070.html (Incentive
by witten 18y ago
For another take on the subject: http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/fog0000000070.html http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/fog0000000070.html (Incentive Pay Considered Harmful)
- gaius 18y agoJoel would say that, since "incentive pay" comes out of his profit! The prospect of more money wouldn't convince me to do a job I actively disliked but at the end of the day I'm a professional. I do what I do for money. The company isn't shy about boosting its revenue and making profits, why should I be?
- cdr 18y agoJoel would be one of the least concerned about how incentive pay affects his profit - he spends way more than average per developer, but in the areas where he thinks it has a positive effect, like above average salary, good desks/chair, etc. You may dislike Joel, but but that's a stupid argument.
- gaius 18y agoI like Joel, and have subscribed to his blog for years, and what he say often seems to make a lot of sense. However, I know a lot of people in this industry, and I don't know a single one who uses a Fog Creek product. That, to me, speaks volumes.
- cdr 18y agoYou don't personally know anyone who uses Fog Creek software, and that means what? Fog Creek is a failure? Fog Creek looks to be doing quite well whether you know anyone who uses their products or not.
- gaius 18y agoIt means that Joel's writing, while good writing, carries no more weight than any other tech blogger (of which there are many).
- run4yourlives 18y agoThis is the same guy that buys offices for all his coders and gives them first class tickets if they travel. I'm pretty sure he's got a better motivation than reduced profit for not liking incentive pay.