Because they are run as an 'educational institution' mindset, instead of a 'for profit corp.' mindset.

Yes, that is a broad generalization, but applicable for this discussion. (there will always be exceptions, in other words)

'mc6809e' is just projecting his views on the discussion, not that he/she is looking at the whole picture.

No kidding.
I was working at OSU (Oklahoma State University) about 4-5 years ago when the annual raises came out.[1]

The 'President', Hargis got a raise of a little over $150,000.00 a year. He was already making a 7 figure salary, while the faculty got a 2-3% raise, and the staff got none.(again, after not getting a raise for 3 years previously)

[1] I had been working there several years at this point, and still work there, but no longer(as of Feb. 09, 2014) as an OSU employee, they subcontracted out the dept. I work for(Custodial and Housekeeping) to save money, Pres. Hargis has recieved a minimum of 5% raise each year, while staff and most faculty salaries remain frozen, or 2% maximum.
When I was hired, they had to give me a raise within 2 months due to the minimum wage going up from $6.90/hr to $7.25/hr. As of the Feb. takeover, I was making $8.25/hr after almost 6 years there.(before everyone started leaving due to the 'takeover', I was only making $7.65/hr-my pay had only gone up $0.40/hr over 5+ years there. After a lot of people started leaving, they gave us remaining fools a substancial(compared to what we were used to) raise to encourage us to stay.(I got bumped from $7.65/hr to $8.25/hr then) We have been at %50 (or less) of req'd. manpower since mid-May 2013. We(OSU) just completed a several million dollar 'campus beuatification' upgrade, amid a lot of other new multi-million dollar construction projects, including the new Boone Pickens Stadium that made news(even front page on slashdot!) recently for being 'unfriendly' to scouts and media.

Spy vs. Spy slapstick at it's finest.

This world is getting so ludicrous, it makes those 1970's acid trips seem tame in comparison.

And no control over the contents that specific ship may have, or whether they can find a market for the booty...I don't buy it either.

I was under the impression that the whole point of the piracy was the payoff on the hostages, and really had nothing to do with the ship's cargo. (generalization, not 100% accurate)

It seems you are missing the point.

If the car 'saves you $10,000 a year', and you buy one for $20,000, then the car will pay for itself by the end of the second year. The third year, having that $20,000 car is making you money.

And also, both cars and employees last more than two years if properly maintained, cared for, and 'operated'.

Sorry Uberbah, I cannot let this one pass.

"New highers..." should be "New hires..."

I had to re-read that before I actually understood what you meant, thus this reply.

Pedantry and Grammar Nazi aside, you have a valid point. It used to be different regarding OJT and company attitude.

But those days are gone since the MBA explosion, and where all of this will end up is anybody's guess.

That company attitude you describe is an exception lately. The more common company attitude seems designed to increase turn-over, mediocrity, and low morale.

I would love to find a company to work for that is like you describe, but I have not found one in many years.

That would cause a complete meltdown in the DOD if that ever made it inside the Pentagon.

It is very difficult to type while ROFLCoptering in a puddle of spewed Mountain Dew!

Yeah, that's the problem with these 'religious freedom' discussions.

All to often what they really want is the religious freedom for their religion only.

What they fail to understand is in order to have religious freedom, you also have to have equal freedom from religion, or it is nothing more than outright discrimination by the majority religion; a theocracy in other words.

I haven't looked at a CR since the 1980's, but by then the aftermarket for high performance items were dying off somewhat.
But during the 1970's, there was a strong market for that stuff.
I can recall several reviews back then in different issues of several of the more popular 'racing seats' makers.
Recaro were one of the more popular 'racing seat' makers.(they were VERY nice!)

I actually used the CR article on a Recaro seat as a partial tie breaker when I bought mine in 1975 for my '69 Chevelle I raced Super Stock class with on the weekends, and drove to school and work through the week. (insanity of youth is my only defense-it was a HUGE PITN for normal driving! *but was nice on the ass*)

That explains Dice and the new slashdot beta!

As an Oklahoma resident since 1990, I can guarantee you (with high levels of confidence) that it will be politically slanted to the Republican side.(I'll leave the 'good vs. bad' argument alone)

And from my experience and observation, Amy Lee's statement: 'Oklahoma has some of the strongest standards in the country,' does not mean anything regarding the actual quality of OK's public education system.

What her statement means to me is that her criteria is: "How many boxes can we check? More is better, right?"

Our decision to pull our daughter(my stepdaughter) out of the school system and use 'homeschooling' was well worth the red tape for the difference in education.

For those parents that can do so, I highly recommend the 'homeschooling' experience.
But, be forewarned: it requires a good bit of effort and dedication, and may not always be the best option.
The social interaction, and diversity of ideas that come with 'going to school' do not happen, or are diminished with 'homeschooling'.

Aha!!!
That explains why the concept of Chainsaw Surgery never really took off like it should have! ;-)

BTW, I thought you deserved the '+5, insightful' mods for a well stated, rational, and intelligent reply to what I see as one of the more ridiculous questions to show up here lately.

How a well a craftsman uses his tools is a bigger factor than which tools they use.

Using the 'best' tools in the world does not turn an incompetent or mediocre craftsman into a 'world class' craftsman, but a 'world class' craftsman can still turn out quality work with less than 'best' tools.

I know next to nothing about programming, but I can't Imagine it would be much different (in context of this discussion) than any other skill-based vocation.

I guess my 'blue collar' background made an impression on me; I derive pleasure seeing a 'master craftsman' at work on a project they enjoy doing.

No kidding!

Imagine the Ultimate Beowolf Cluster of Stupidity, and you end up with 'Mankind'.

The only weak links in the cluster are the communication links between the nodes are buggy and full of glitchy patches.

I would beg to differ with you on this point.

Since I started roping and dragging co-workers to the fire, then branding them, no one comes in my office and disturbs me anymore. I find I am much more focused and sane now. ;-)