Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

> Yes it’s more critical staff. And it’s more a cultural thing.

Ah yup, that 100% makes sense and I don't know why I didnt consider it. I should no more than anyone the value of more "key staff" as it were, and the impact a shock to those kind of staff can have.

> You don’t actually need as much money to survive in the UK as the US for example. So there isn’t the motivator to retain high level salaries other than luxury.

I did not know this, I am over in AU and don't know that much about the UK to be honest. I've only heard things in passing about London really and even then all ive heard is "VERY EXPENSIVE, RENT BAD" so thats super interesting.

> It would be “no thanks” and take a 30% cut to go and work somewhere else.

Yes, good for them too. I have taken (including recently) such pay cuts because I have strong opinions of where I will work, or who I will work with.

Thanks for coming back to answer my questions, I found it super informative. I didnt intend to sound aggressive in my first response so i'm glad you did!



Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: