[Spooky23]

Ironic that a wealth management advisor, who essentially peddles mutual funds and pats clients on the head in exchange for 2% of their wealth is concerned about paying for talent.

My grandfather owned a bar years ago. He paid the bartenders a good wage, way more than what he was required to by law. He did it because it kept good people around and reduced pilferage.

[pm24601]

Instead of complaining, Roger Reynolds should be peddling his services to Gravity Payments employees who can now afford his services.

[sopooneo]

So compared to his contemporaries, was your grandfather a better man, a more prudent man, or both?

[Spooky23]

A bit of both. He was a great guy who loved people, selling stuff to them was just a thing you did to keep the conversation going. But, he wasn't unique in doing this... plenty of business owners, especially smaller businesses, pay for better employees. Ever go to a hardware store where the clerk has worked there for 20 years? She doesn't make minimum wage.

I think the discussion here is a demonstration of how bean counters have conquered the world.