@cstross Yep. I've done things like that before, but...

@cstross Yep. I've done things like that before, but on a smaller scale.

"Hey, boss, can I have $150 to buy this widget? It'll prevent $3,000 in damages."
*discussions about if we can afford the $150.*

And then I'm proved right next time the bad thing happens. I do not receive any bonus for this.

Like 31 Oct 2023 at 13:45 | Wall-to-wall | Open on mstdn.social

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Donald Ball

@mooklepticon @cstross Bonus points when the collective salary time of the discussion about whether to spend $150 exceeds $150.

31 Oct 2023 at 15:45 | Open on triangletoot.party

Joeri Sebrechts

@donaldball @mooklepticon @cstross Reminds me of the time I tried to get a previous employer to buy me a €35 backpack instead of the standard issue shoulder bag, and spent 4 paid hours doing so. I know it was 4 hours because we spent a lot of time doing meticulous time tracking. After that they gave me a €300 / month no questions asked equipment budget, because that was easier.

31 Oct 2023 at 16:50 | Open on mstdn.social

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