Comment by nickff

I understand that these polemics express frustration with the status quo, but isn’t it the CEO’s job to run their company as effectively (and efficiently) as possible? To that end, just as it is up to any employee to look out for their own interests when negotiating their salary, it is up to the CEO (and other managers) to look for savings where they can. Just as an employee who leaves for a higher-paying position is doing right by their family, the CEO who reduces payrolls is doing right by the shareholders.