A good friend of mine is a VP at a well known Fortune 500 company. He drives top of the line cars, shops at nothing less than the upscale shops, eats out most of the week and is guaranteed to be somewhere other than his 3 homes on the weekend. We’ve never discussed salaries but he makes a pretty penny – I’m sure.
I’ve asked him on several occasions why does he live so frivolously even with the decent salary and bonuses he makes. He said to me that “The more you make, the less you spend.” I was very perturbed. He explained that because of his status/position/title and by him being somewhat well known, he receives free meals, discount clothing, priority everything and and even enjoys a few company leased vehicles. The company was polite enough to place him in a house considerable of a VP, and also pays the tuition for his kids to attend the most expensive private school in the state.
I made the analogy that “Money = Power”. He said not really. I inclined to say sure. I, myself, do not enjoy leased vehicles, free meals, complimentary tickets, and my son attends public school. But why is this? Why would you give a star or someone free items and charge me when its obvious that he/she makes more than me?
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I have often wondered this and then I usually get sick to my stomach.
Obvious kisser upers. Discounts, freebies, etc – all given in hopes of some personal gain. If it were me, I’d charge more.
People are pretty weak when it comes to money. Most people will do anything to be around or on top of money.
People respect money. If you’ve got it, then people look up to you so that you can either tell them how to get it or just give it to them or just spend yours on them.
It is the golden rule. Those with the gold make all the rules. Recognize.
A good friend of mine is a President at a well known Public Speaking Presentation Company. He drives top of the line cars (Infiniti), shops at upscale shops, wears a tie even if not required to do so and eats out most of the week. However, this friend keeps it real. Recognize.
Uhhhh, are you serious? you really need a survey for why a VP is getting first class treatment by his company? the MF prob works 7 days a week and doesnt get to see his fam. who the hell in their right mind will work for a company that milks you to the point of not having any free time and doesnt kiss your ass?
NOT HAVING A LIFE = POWER.
Mr. Alamo, it was my thought that VPs spend more time traveling and eating(adn drinking) at company sanctioned events rather than working 7 days a week.