The comments regarding running a small radio station reminded me of this excellent blog post on how to motivate people when there isn't a lot of money available

The comments regarding running a small radio station reminded me of this excellent blog post on how to motivate people when there isn't a lot of money available. https://web.archive.org/web/20130409033601/http://www.articulateventures.com/thoughts-on-being-an-employer/salary-negotatiations-whats-possible-when-there-is-no-more-mone/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130409033601/http://www.articu... TL;DR: - guy goes to work at a small radio station - station doesn't have a lot of money - his boss works out some non-monetary incentives e.g. he loves surfing so he gets a flexible schedule etc I know HN skews towards the "big tech, lots of money and RSU" end of the spectrum so always love to share this story for those who don't have that lever to pull.