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Because you might chase the almighty dollar, does not mean that we all would.
As for the people I know that have left places I work for more money, they weren't "dead to me", but to be quite honest, I probably don't talk to them much anymore. Because when a friend leaves work, you realize why you were friends with them. The comraderie of going to work every day with them.
I'm Ron Borges? said:Sure buddy. That's easy to say sitting on your couch. Get off your soap box. If you were making $70,000 and someone offered you $125,000, I'm sure you would stay put with your "friends." What a big joke.
rookBoston said:I find it interesting that in the game of Chicken between Branch and Belichick, Holmgren was the one who blinked.
That's a bunch of garbage. Athletes aren't like me. They make millions and get tons of free stuff. They could be set for the rest of their lives retiring at the age of 35.maverick4 said:Before people start using that kid quote and letting their hate boil over:
You would do the exact same thing as a professional athlete and you know it. Athletes are no different from you and me in terms of seeking monetary compensation.
We all have countless co-workers, schoolmates, or neighbors who chased salary increases or job promotions or job positions, and we haven't hated them, or have those people 'dead to you'.
The Pats got a good deal in return, and Branch found a willing taker for his services. It's fine, and let's just move on. No need to crucify the guy.
I would have done the same thing...any businessman would. I think that it was good deal for all involved.rookBoston said:I agree. This was a great win-win-win situation for everyone. If someone got suckered, it wasn't Branch, and it wasn't the Pats. Unless he goes on to crucify the Pats organization in the Seattle press, I will remain a loyal Branch fan. He's a solid guy, a great player and was instrumental in two SB championships for us.
I find it interesting that in the game of Chicken between Branch and Belichick, Holmgren was the one who blinked.
maverick4 said:Before people start using that kid quote and letting their hate boil over:
You would do the exact same thing as a professional athlete and you know it.
Sure it makes sense.maverick4 said:That doesn't make any sense at all. Who is to say how much is 'too much' for a professional athlete, or for a regular worker? Is it fair that an NBA player can make 10 million sitting on the bench all year? Is it fair that NFL players don't have guaranteed contracts? Is it fair that CEO's make a zillion times more than the common worker, at a rate that doesn't justify his/her pay?
One guy could be happy with 40k and still be pissed at another guy making 80k who fights for 85k. I'm almost positive that any of us, if we were talented enough to play professionally, would try to get as much as we could, because it's either going in the player's pockets, or it's going into the owner's pocket.
maverick4 said:Before people start using that kid quote and letting their hate boil over:
You would do the exact same thing as a professional athlete and you know it. Athletes are no different from you and me in terms of seeking monetary compensation.
We all have countless co-workers, schoolmates, or neighbors who chased salary increases or job promotions or job positions, and we haven't hated them, or have those people 'dead to you'.
The Pats got a good deal in return, and Branch found a willing taker for his services. It's fine, and let's just move on. No need to crucify the guy.
Have you ever heard of loyalty to the people who made you who you were?DrewWho? said:i am with the 50% of people who are on Branch's side. I'd dump my employer for a raise whether I am making 50K or 40M. good for him! it is only his business to know how much is enough for his kids...
BelichickFan said:Sure it makes sense.
A guy making $40K vs. $80K really is talking about standard of living and the future of his famiy.
A guy making $32M vs. $39M is talking about ego, ego and nothing but ego.
I'm Ron Borges? said:If you were making $70,000 and someone offered you $125,000, I'm sure you would stay put with your "friends." What a big joke.
Agreed and I'll tell you why: if you could make more money per year that theoretically you could retire earlier by living within the same means. I think most people look forward to retiring as soon as possible, or at least the freedom to choose your lifestyle. I don't begrudge a player for that. I do have a slight problem with him not honoring his contract (I feel he should have done this next year) but again...good trade for the Pats and if I was offered a substantial raise by another company, gave my employer a chance to match it and they declined...buh byeDrewWho? said:i am with the 50% of people who are on Branch's side. I'd dump my employer for a raise whether I am making 50K or 40M. good for him! it is only his business to know how much is enough for his kids...
maverick4 said:Not at all. Anything over 20k/year is basically a standard of living and future of family issue, for someone fighting for 75k a year or someone fighting for 6Million a year. It's just tough because we don't understand the world of professional sports and refuse to understand we would do the same thing if in their shoes..
RayClay said:I know I couldn't get by on a million a year:bricks: