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Re:The more salary you make, the more money you lose. by gaius on Saturday October 18, 2008 @09:32AM (#336432)
Definitely. The ideal (for me anyway) would be enough of a salary to live on, and a good bonus - to stay lean, but still be well rewarded.

High salaries are a two-pronged strategy for a company. First it aids retention by "trapping" employees in a lifestyle. Secondly it raises barriers to entry for direct competitors. So long as you are aware of what's happening, enjoy it while it lasts, and make sure you stash some away.

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Re:The more salary you make, the more money you lose. by holaamigos on Saturday October 18, 2008 @12:48PM (#336505)
Yeah - like you are going to refuse a pay rise?

I have yet to meet someone who does not want more. However, rationalizing that you are at the perfect pay now is a good strategy for happiness.

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