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46 sats \ 2 replies \ @grayruby 25 Jul \ parent \ on: Do WNBA Players Really Want to Be Paid What They Are Owed? Stacker_Sports
I think I quibble a bit with their use of the word owed. They are owed whatever the contract they signed says they are owned or whatever their revenue sharing agreement with the league stipulates. I think a debate could be had as to whether they provide more or less value than the amount they are owed.
Yeah, but the average person uses the word "owed" as they use fair. They both mean "what I want or like". Employment or sales is all about two parties agreeing on a price. Neither is usually getting everything they want. This is the type of thing that should be taught in schools. I have taught my sons this concept and every parent should do the same. We don't really have an education system but rather an indoctrination system. Another topic though. :)
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I speak from experience. I have wanted to make more money doing what I do and have had to adjust my expectations after the market showed me that my expectations were off. I could make excuses but that would be dumb and self-centered of me.
Either my services aren't worth as much to others as I believed, or I need to do a better job selling them. The other option is to improve my value proposition. Many people don't like this language but even in non-financial transactions this same calculation is done.
If you are not a good friend, if you are selfish, or even just boring you can change how you behave and win more friends. We don't talk about it much but this is a massive reason why we try to teach our kids to have manners and treat others justly. It isn't JUST that its the right thing to do(this is something we are losing by the way) but its in our best interest as well as the interest of the communities we live in.
Its always a balancing act of selfishness and generosity. I have never met a truly selfless person. I know some that are far more selfless than I, and that's amazing but even they can be selfish. Its a part of being human to prioritize things and one's self above others at times.
The root problem with this whole thing is entitlement. The idea that anyone is entitled to be paid what they want. That's horse shit. If there are multiple parties, its gonna be a negotiation.
I think what many people just can't stomach is these talented women comparing their salaries to the men. Its absurd. If the masses enjoyed watching them play more than the men... the salaries would reflect that. The idea that the salary is lower even slightly because they are women is absurd. Now, it is entirely possible that people do not enjoy watching women play basketball as much as men... but then these ladies need to direct their anger to the audience. That won't go well though.
I don't think most people realize how low the pay was for most sports before they became so popular. If people enjoyed my work anywhere near as much as watching an NBA player dunk I'd be having someone else write this comment.
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