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Money Quote by Neal Shusterman

“Do I get paid, too?' 'Yes,' he said without hesitation. This scared me, because Crawley gave money like bulls gave milk: not at all, and you get gored for asking. If he had already decided this was a paying job, it must be horrible beyond words.” quote by Neal Shusterman
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““Do I get paid, too?' 'Yes,' he said without hesitation. This scared me, because Crawley gave money like bulls gave milk: not at all, and you get gored for asking. If he had already decided this was a paying job, it must be horrible beyond words.””

Neal Shusterman

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Crawley Chronicles, 2019

Payment expectations can be frightening when authority figures treat money as scarce and risky.

In simple terms: Fear of asking for payment when money feels scarce.

Key Takeaway

Address financial expectations openly and respectfully.

Themes

money authority fear

Mood

anxious serious

Type

professional financial

When to use this quote

  • salary negotiations
  • freelance contracts
  • employee onboarding

Key Concepts

economics power dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you discuss compensation with superiors?
  • What systems can reduce fear of asking for pay?
A Different Perspective

May not apply to all workplace cultures.

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