07-27-2023, 02:47 PM
(07-27-2023, 12:59 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: Do you know anyone in your industry who has voluntarily taking less money because they care about their co-workers?
Funny question to pose to me, because I don't have to look any further than myself. I offered my nonprofit employer to reduce my pay, quite substantially actually, to help the organization and so they could hire someone they needed for a position. I have been working with that lower pay for several years already. As I said, money isn't everything. I love my job. I love my co-workers. I love coming to work every day. This is a very harmonious organization, where everyone gets along, and it is a very fulfilling mission working with young people. As someone said, "find a job that you love, and you will never work a day in your life." I feel like that. Yes, my family could do a lot better if I took a higher paying job elsewhere. (I have a Ph.D, and have taught at universities for years, but turned down longer term opportunities to help this small nonprofit.) But life is about balance and I feel fulfilled bringing joy to others and helping my organization to succeed. And my kids and wife respect me for what I'm doing. I can't ask for more than that.
I think Joe Burrow is a kindred spirit in that he weighs the needs of the organization and fans and teammates as well as his own family. I believe we will see a contract that doesn't handicap the Bengals future in any burdensome way.
