The Elves Leave Middle Earth – Sodas Are No Longer Free (2009)

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by peter_d_sherman • 3 years ago

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DaveSchmindel• 3 years ago

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31573108

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31574313

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34856997

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11635066

tjpnz• 3 years ago

This annecdote was referenced in yesterday's Chesterton's Fence submission[0]. Startup CFOs will universally grumble about such perks, but the competent ones know not to touch it, or only to tweak it in a way that's not going to piss anyone off (for example replacing the bottled water option in the vending machine with a water cooler to save on restocking). Aside from second order thinking there's a lesson here in hiring right. You don't need someone who'll mindlessly pursue low hanging fruit just to make a name for themselves.

[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38653711

throwaway14356• 3 years ago

With every decision you can ask if this is really important enough for them to spend time on. Nothing better to do?

The Elves Leave Middle Earth – Sodas Are No Longer Free (2009)

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