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

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Page 1: You are not paid for what you do but for what you know

You are not paid for what you do but for what you know

Page 2: 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.

Page 3: You are not paid for what you do but for what you know

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.

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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.

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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.

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On the invoice one could read:

Work completed:

• Fasten a screw..........................................................1 euro

• Know which screw needs to be fastened..........999 euros

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