you are not paid for what you do but for what you know
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You are not paid for what you do but for what you know
A spécialist was called to solve a problem on a super
computerr ... A computer valued at 10 millions euros.
Sitting in front of the monitor, he typed on a few keys, noded his
head said a few wordsvand opened the casing of the central unit. He
grabbed a screwdriver, ans fastened a small screw (one and a half
turn). He closed the casing, checkked that everything was fine.
The manager was very happy and
decided to pay immediately for the
service.
- How much do I owe you, he asked?
– one thousand euros, please
- One thousand euros? One thousand euros for a few minutes work? One
thousand euros to fasten a small screw? I know this computer is worth 10
millions euros but one thousand euros for such a small job is insane!
I will pay only if I receive a full detailed invoice in support for such an
amount.
The specialist noded his head and left. The specialist noded his head and left.
The following day the manager received The following day the manager received
the invoice. He read it, and settled it the invoice. He read it, and settled it
immediately with no bargain.immediately with no bargain.
On the invoice one could read:
Work completed:
• Fasten a screw..........................................................1 euro
• Know which screw needs to be fastened..........999 euros