I offered Jim a job.
He was to manage our Sunnyvale store.
Jim wanted more money,
Explained his living costs.
I was unmoved.
I thought the job was worth my offer.
His costs did not change his worth.
My offer did not change.
His choices had not been good,
Take the job or remain unemployed.
Perhaps I could have been more generous,
But there was no need.
Everyone shared in bonuses
That were based on store sales.
Owners did not share,
But received 75% of the profits.
With hindsight (the only game where losing is not allowed)
I’m not sure I’d have handled employee wages differently.
Strange that I negotiate with myself so many years later.
Guilty conscience?
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