Executive bonuses amidst chaos from "summary" of Too Big to Fail by Andrew Ross Sorkin
The idea of executives receiving bonuses while their companies were on the brink of collapse may seem outrageous to the average person, but in the world of high finance, it is not uncommon. In the midst of chaos, when panic is setting in and employees are being laid off left and right, top executives somehow manage to justify receiving millions of dollars in bonuses. This disconnect between the reality on the ground and the actions of those at the top can be difficult to comprehend. The rationale behind these bonuses often lies in the belief that top talent must be rewarded in order to retain them. In the cutthroat world of investment banking, where competitors are always ready to poach top performers, firms feel the need to offer lucrative incentives to keep their star players from jumping ship. This mentality is pervasive in the industry, leading executives to expect substantial bonuses regardless of the overall performance of their companies. Furthermore, there is often a sense of entitlement among executives at these firms. After years of hard work and dedication, they feel that they have earned these bonuses, regardless of the circumstances. This sense of entitlement can bl...
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