One one hand, I totally agree with what Kelman has to say. Perks are poisonous and can seriously undermine our culture. On the other hand, what about the power-

One one hand, I totally agree with what Kelman has to say. Perks are poisonous and can seriously undermine our culture. On the other hand, what about the power-law-driven disparity between what the CEO stands to gain if the company becomes successful vs. employee #5? Or #100? These perks reflect the fact that employee #5s are beginning to understand their real worth, just as players have in professional sports world. I guess even employee #1s are wanting perks as well, feeling the gap between themselves and their wise and well-moneyed investors. We can decry the loss of innocence -- or the loss of some kind of better work ethic from yesteryear -- all we want, but it won't bring the good times back. Let's just move the industry forward and make the best of our latest batch of talented brats.