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Fuck that. Give me money, I can handle my own emotional business in my own time if I’m not stressed about bills.

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What? You mean you don't need a participation trophy for going to work? With a ceremony? And a comfort blanket?

"Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times.” -- G. Michael Hopf, Those Who Remain

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I go to work for a dollar salary. I don't get up in the morning and go to work every day because it makes me feel warm and fuzzy. I get my emotions with my family and my friends.

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Emotional salary is the nonmonetary compensation that impacts how people feel about their job, like culture, career, and work-life balance.

The only “nonmonetary compensation” I need from my job is respect. Simple, basic respect will cover all the bases. Pay me enough and respect me, and I’ll take care of my own emotional well-being.

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I'll pay for my next grocery trip with a warm, emotional hug. That's what employers really want.

And while we're talking about touching, feeling any whatnot, they can go duck themselves.

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Forget the paycheck, employees really want a raise in emotional salary | Spyke