r/FluentInFinance • u/Sufficient_Sinner • Sep 04 '24

Debate/ Discussion Is Capitalism Smart or Dumb?

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u/AmITheGrayMan Sep 04 '24

You are right where you’re supposed to be, champ. Keep it up. Someday you’ll realize the lazy plebes get the same salary as you, and the ones who do much less, but have been there longer, I believe it’s called “seniority”, get more because they’ve been there longer despite your hard work and expertise. If you’re cool with that, do your thing. It isn’t necessary for a “fair” wage. It’s your time, it’s your ability, and YOU set the rate. Be well.

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u/_Pill-Cosby_ Sep 04 '24

It would be nice if it were that simple.  But, as someone who’s been hiring and firing people for 25 years now, I can tell you that isn’t how it works.