It's not just lonely at the top; it can be 'disengaging,' too(AWOL execs)

U.S.A. Today ^ | 06/20/05

[TigerLikesRooster]

USA Today is link only allowed

[TigerLikesRooster]

Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy likewise pleaded ignorance, arguing that he merely signed off on the financial numbers presented to him by the chief financial officer, auditors and lawyers. The jury got the case May 19 and has deliberated 16 days without a verdict. Despite having a Ph.D. in economics, former Enron CEO Ken Lay is expected to use a similar defense when he stands trial, scheduled for January.

This is really hilarious, Kenny boy playing an ignorant dumbo.

[Intolerant in NJ]

Bizarre that in many organizations these "people with nothing to do" as we used to call them get paid top dollars while those doing the real work - like assembling products or caring for patients - get paid relative peanuts......

[LibertarianInExile]

My favorite comment was that big paychecks make it more likely they'll check out because they can't afford to quit and do something they like.

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

But my question is this:

If lower level employees think they get paid peanuts, they have options. Leaving is simply an option people don't like to consider because it involves change.

[dsc]

Notice to any company that is paying its CEO $20 mil or more per year: I'll do a better job for $500k, and if I don't, you don't have to pay me.

[BlackbirdSST]

But my question is this: If lower level employees think they get paid peanuts, they have options. Leaving is simply an option people don't like to consider because it involves change.

So, wherein lies the question exactly? To the crux of your "statement", options are getting fewer and fewer, especially when the change involves a step down. Blackbird.