Sometimes people mistake generosity for not being fair.
For example, when Bridgewater arranged for a bus to shuttle people who live in New York City to our Connecticut office... (1/4)
For example, when Bridgewater arranged for a bus to shuttle people who live in New York City to our Connecticut office... (1/4)
... one employee asked, "It seems it would be fair to also compensate those of us who spend hundreds of dollars on gas each month, particularly in light of the NYC bus."
This line of thinking mistakes an act of generosity for some for an entitlement for everyone. (2/4)
This line of thinking mistakes an act of generosity for some for an entitlement for everyone. (2/4)
Fairness & generosity are different things. Generosity is good and entitlement is bad, & they can easily be confused, so be crystal clear on which is which. Decisions should be based on what you believe is warranted in a particular circumstance & what will be most appreciated.3/4
If you want to have a community of people who have both high-quality, long-term relationships and a high sense of personal responsibility, you can’t allow a sense of entitlement to creep in. (4/4)
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