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How insulting. I appreciate the fact that my compensation is in writing, not based on my boss' mood that day. That feels like "I'll tip an extra 10% on this mea
by TAKEMYMONEY 4y ago
How insulting. I appreciate the fact that my compensation is in writing, not based on my boss' mood that day. That feels like "I'll tip an extra 10% on this meal if you promise not to let my coffee mug go empty."
- WalterBright 4y agoIt's not a mood. The sales manager trains his staff in how to do sales. He expects them to follow the training. Reminds me of an anecdote I read in a business book: The owner of a company noticed that 3 of his managers were sloppy with their accounting. Repeated suggestions for improvement accomplished nothing. One day, he shorted each of them $5 on their paychecks (it's an old book, like $50 today). They all came into his office, and politely pointed out there was a mistake in their paycheck amounts. The owner handed them each a $5 bill, and suggested they be as assiduous with the company accounts as they are with their own money. Two got the message and there was no more sloppy accounting, the third didn't and was let go.
- TAKEMYMONEY 4y agoHow does negotiating compensation teach your employee how to sell widgets? The only thing they have in common is negotiation. I speak to and negotiate with my employer differently than a client. Following this lesson, shouldn't the sales person ask for more money every paycheck? Every day? Every sale? > the third didn't and was let go Because they didn't catch their boss in a lie? Have you ever received a paycheck without double checking it wasn't $50 short? If I found out my employer shorted me on purpose I would not trust them.