How Hard Should Your Employer Work To Retain You?
Read OriginalThe article critiques the tech industry's recent history of using extreme financial incentives and counter-offers to retain engineers, citing Google's $2.7 billion re-hire of an AI researcher. It argues this 'gamification' of retention creates boom-bust cycles and a toxic, extractive culture. The author advocates for a more sustainable approach where employees stay based on career growth and alignment with personal goals, not just compensation wars.
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