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Re: It Pays to Be a Slacker

lisa wright — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:14:02 -0000

wow this stuff is deep! Would have never thought of it.

Re: It Pays to Be a Slacker

Frank — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:17:24 -0000

Hi Richard, it's that bummer of the slacker getting ahead...I hate it. But I have seen hard work pay off...so I side with that.

Re: It Pays to Be a Slacker

Richard — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:35:01 -0000

Throughout the years I have notice that the slacker ; will get promoted before the person that does a super job at work. I have made up my mind years ago that. I was not going to be at the Bar or be buddy buddy to get promoted but to allow my work stands for it self.... If I get promoted fine, and if I don't get promoted It fine also. I sleep well; because of the inward peace I have. There is more to life is Money; Yes I have goals and priorities. What is proper?

Re: It Pays to Be a Slacker

Frank Roche — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 10:27:59 -0000

Hi Greg. I agree, Jane should go and find a place that appreciates her effort. The difficulty is in the execution of pay-for-performance, though. Lots of companies say they pay for performance, few really get around to it. I guess I was trying to contrast hard effort and slacking...I agree that people need time off. And I think people can take time off and be great performers. Where companies and comp philosophies fall short is when the "McDonald's Factor" comes into play...when people put in so much extra effort and all they get in return is minimum wage (realizing that I'm writing this about more highly-paid ees).

Re: It Pays to Be a Slacker

Greg — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 10:13:46 -0000

Above-Average Jane should move to a company that rewards her relentless dedication. Is it possible that Joe Slacker works for a company that expects it’s employees to take time for a life outside of work?

Re: It Pays to Be a Slacker

Frank Roche — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:20:05 -0000

As I was thinking about this, it's a mixed item...there's the slacker issue, and then there's the take credit issue. Oftentimes they're on in the same, so I blended them together. Slackers are the best at taking credit for work they didn't do. It's an art form.