[graemep]

> I'm not part of the "talented executives shouldn't get paid a lot" crowd, but the important part is the talented bit.

On the face of it the CEO and other executives are talented. The founders occupy the most senior positions. They have built a substantial business.

Maybe they were lucky or influential instead of talented. Perhaps things have just gone wrong and they are desperate and this is the best available option. Maybe success have made them lose touch with reality.

However it happened, we have gone from apparent talent to apparent stupidity.

[fatnoah]

Most importantly, they're choosing a path where they acknowledge that employees will receive less compensation for more work, while the management reaps massive benefits of improved stock prices.