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Pretty much textbook abusive relationship. Get people feeling that they can't leave because of sunk cost and it's all going to be worth it soon, even though th
by anonporridge 5y ago
Pretty much textbook abusive relationship.
Get people feeling that they can't leave because of sunk cost and it's all going to be worth it soon, even though they're actively miserable.
- spywaregorilla 5y agoThat's the opposite of a sunk cost. That's a pending reward.
- karmakurtisaani 5y agoI was thinking sunk cost as well, but I don't know if it applies here. Can you call it sunk cost if the thinking is "if I get through this day, it's one less day to the pay off" as opposed to "I've already put so much effort to this, I can't leave now!"?
- bagels 5y agoIt's actually better for leaving because the cash is paid monthly in the first couple years, and you don't have to wait for the next quarter or half or whatnot if you decide you want to leave.