tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27946614.post200903717991670274..comments2024-03-07T14:43:21.888-08:00Comments on Whatever I want to write about: I think I am an intellectual. Yet, I don't ask for more money?Sriram Khéhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907731254833435446noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27946614.post-22158744336833310212015-02-04T21:01:45.032-08:002015-02-04T21:01:45.032-08:00Thanks!
Yes, the rewards system in a capitalist e...Thanks!<br /><br />Yes, the rewards system in a capitalist economy works in its own way. When it comes to teaching or the arts, well, we get into it knowing that it is not money that attracts us--ideally, we do it knowing there is no money in those because that is who we are. Will a tad more money help? Of course yes ... Sriram Khéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06724218458246880137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27946614.post-88375237896140739762015-02-04T16:33:42.487-08:002015-02-04T16:33:42.487-08:00A brilliant post full of deep insights. Very true ...A brilliant post full of deep insights. Very true that capitalism does not reward professions according to "perceived importance" to society. I have always been troubled by this. Another profession I have lots of sympathy for in terms of poor wages is nursing.<br /><br />You are truly one of a kind - a wise man who has his priorities right and with great understanding and clarity. Very impressed.<br /><br />The lobbying for tax breaks is a virus that afflicts all. Billionaires do the same. It takes a special man such as Warren Buffet to say he should be paying more.<br /><br />But still, a raise wouldn't be so bad :):)Rameshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11782192840421019943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27946614.post-12745713370011733542015-02-03T20:12:50.743-08:002015-02-03T20:12:50.743-08:00Payment beyond all measure. Well-earned, I am sur...Payment beyond all measure. Well-earned, I am sure. Once you have retired and need to cull your accumulated reams of paper, I assume these treasures will be spared the recycling heap. <br />Anne in Salemnoreply@blogger.com