The candidate is taking a much bigger risk. If the job doesn't work out, they lose small% of potential productivity, while you will lose 100% of your income.

The candidate is taking a much bigger risk. If the job doesn't work out, they lose small% of potential productivity, while you will lose 100% of your income. Companies have numerous employees, but you only have one employer. You bet everything on your employer, they only bet a small part of their hand on you.