There’s often a pretty big difference between market for industry, government, and academia—but the differences depend on field and level (e.g., industry is well ahead in most tech fields) so it’s hard to write a question
Salaries for comparable roles in industry/government/academia are a sensible benchmark for EA salaries. Underpaying risks sending a signal that the work isn’t valued; overpaying risks undermining the altruistic culture of an organisation.
If I agree with the first sentence and disagree with the second sentence, how am I supposed to vote?
I made a poll of this post
Poll: https://viewpoints.xyz/polls/why-altruists-cant
Analytics: https://viewpoints.xyz/polls/why-altruists-cant/analytics
Some of these statements seem ambiguous… it’s unclear how you should vote here if you think we should pay market rate.
The tool is still in development. I take it you didn’t see the edit button? How could that functionality be clearer?
Stake of the discussion so far:
For the uncertain ones, I suggest people add their own comments that offer clarification.
There’s often a pretty big difference between market for industry, government, and academia—but the differences depend on field and level (e.g., industry is well ahead in most tech fields) so it’s hard to write a question
Agreeing with Larks:
If I agree with the first sentence and disagree with the second sentence, how am I supposed to vote?
The tool is still in development. I take it you didn’t see the edit button? How could that functionality be clearer?