Neoconomist

  • Why cool jobs are poorly paid

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    In The Devil Wears Prada, Anne Hathaway’s character applied for the position of junior personal assistant to Miranda Priestly, the editor-in-chief of Runway magazine.The position paid poorly, and many were fighting for this position, Miranda added coldly.Why was the position poorly paid?This is a simple case of too much supply, the supply here is labour.There…

  • Fear of Uncertainty

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    People will love you if you remove uncertainty from their lives or at least don’t add more to it. For example, as an employee, it’s better to plan your days off in advance rather than taking them suddenly. Your manager will love you.People hate uncertainty because it provokes fear in them.Imagine someone says they will…