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> The disrespect comes in not figuring out what's fair. This is besides the point of what I outlined. "Fair" is not a concept that applies to the real world. N
by balls187 13y ago
> The disrespect comes in not figuring out what's fair.
This is besides the point of what I outlined. "Fair" is not a concept that applies to the real world. Nothing is "fair." Instead, and what I think you're saying is that you want people to act in good faith--this I agree with.
If someone doesn't know their own value, I shouldn't take advantage of them.
You've assumed that was the case in my scenario--note that I never mentioned market rate.
I also shouldn't use information imbalance, or other forms of negotiating tactics to unfairly gain an advantage on someone.
All this, I agree with. However, if I ask you "what is your salary requirements" and you make a reasonable request, and I meet that, I don't see how you can feel cheated if you could have got more money.
- wpietri 13y agoThat you don't see some thing doesn't mean that it doesn't exist. It just means you don't see it. That includes fairness.
- balls187 13y agoFor the record, I 100% believe in paying people what they are worth. Determining that worth isn't an exact science. I also believe that after a certain point, money has less appeal to people--that is, people are no longer motivated by the money. By asking someone what they want, I'd like them to tell me what it is they need to be happy, so I can offer it to them. The following video makes some pretty good points along that line: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc
- wpietri 13y agoIf you ask people what they want and pay it to them, you will overpay some and underpay others. If you truly believe in paying people what they are worth, you have to go further.