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> The possibilities are endless... why attribute success to one single person? I don't disagree, but this same critique can be applied to anyone, yet it dispro
by hackerlight 4y ago
> The possibilities are endless... why attribute success to one single person?
I don't disagree, but this same critique can be applied to anyone, yet it disproportionately gets applied to CEOs. How can a SWE justify their $300k compensation? After all, the fact they hold that job can all be explained by circumstance, parenting, genes, being born in the right country, etc.
- hnfong 4y agoIndeed. That's kind of my gut reaction to highly paid big tech employees asking for "fair" pay. Seems a bit "hypocritical"(?) to only consider fairness within the industry and not society as a whole.