On Tue, 2002-08-13 at 13:21, Hewitt Tech wrote: > I think that same argument applies to software development to some extent as > well. But the bottom line is the bottom line. Business's motto is "cheaper" > and the social costs aren't anywhere in the equation.
And herein lies the stupidity, arrogance, and ignorance of most US businesspeople. This is an INCREDIBLY short sighted point of view. I'm with the CEO of Chick-Fil-A: People and Principles before profits. The profits will come when you have a satisfied workforce that will gladly devote themselves to your company. Many other factors must be in place, of course, but this is paramount. Not long ago, I left a job working for a guy who lamented 'so much for corporate loyality.' There is so little corporate loyalty solely because the corporations have brought it on themselves. I have *no* sympathy for their plight. -- -Paul Iadonisi Senior System Administrator Red Hat Certified Engineer / Local Linux Lobbyist Ever see a penguin fly? -- Try Linux. GPL all the way: Sell services, don't lease secrets _______________________________________________ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss