[catiopatio]

It is a period of time that’s expected.

We expect to purchase X hours of your time in exchange for Y dollars.

If you can get more done in that time, you’re worth more.

If you can get less done, you’re worth less.

If you try to do the minimum “force of work” required, you’re worth less, and likely to be replaced by someone who will maximize the value produced in the amount of time that has been paid for.

[8note]

Which is pretty bad value for whoever will do more, since they're working more for less.

[catiopatio]

They at least have leverage to ask for more in return.

If layoffs come, they’ll be kept over lower performers.

When it comes to setting direction for the company or team, they’ll have more political capital.