emcfarlane

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   by emcfarlane 13y ago

   This is the ultimate first world problem. How were you being robbed? Someone holding a gun against your head stealing all your time? Or did you agree to a salary and are now so upset you could have been paid more. These companies make billi
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   by emcfarlane 13y ago

   Why have any difference between police and civilians? There seems to be so much abuse of power as people stand by powerless. Why the difference?
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   by emcfarlane 13y ago

   > obviously these companies were not competiting hiring engineers... ... They are competing for engineers! Why would they make these agreements? To benefit the company. Benefit/cost analysis.
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   by emcfarlane 13y ago

   Thanks, just to clarify I'm against unions as they come with a large political power which I think is undeserved. My statement merely aims to say that I don't think there is anything currently wrong. These companies make billions.
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   by emcfarlane 13y ago

   Employees have to think of themselves as an asset with their employer aiming to minimize costs. Salaries are a negotiation with risk involved. It is a free market, with many competing companies aiming to reduce costs. Does a free market mea
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   by emcfarlane 13y ago

   This is the free market. People choose what they think they are worth. If you don't think Google is paying you enough, quit. Deals with companies to avoid poaching have a cost themselves. This doesn't need more government interact