> That's too big a discount to ask people and their families to commit to. I’m all for people being confident and ambitious, and getting paid what they deserve

> That's too big a discount to ask people and their families to commit to. I’m all for people being confident and ambitious, and getting paid what they deserve. But just say “I work hard and have a lot of value in my organization”. Don’t try to evoke sympathy for your family. Do a good job, get paid your worth, end of story.