I don't mind paying people more for something if we're…
“I don't mind paying people more for something if we're getting more. But just to change a deal because you're greedy and you want more? No. I'm not gonna go along with that.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
People should be paid more when they deliver greater value, not merely because they demand more.
In simple terms: Pay for performance, not greed.
Compensate based on contribution.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- salary negotiations
- contract revisions
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance fairness with market pressures?
- What metrics best capture value?
May overlook non‑quantifiable contributions.