Sacrifices
In this tough economy, many company leaders are showing their compassion by taking pay cuts. This little entry is dedicated to Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner. Due to the recession, the NFL has been forced to cut 15% of its 1100 jobs. And Goodell is taking a hit, too. He is voluntarily taking a 20-25% pay cut from his $11 million salary plus benefits.
Big. Freaking. Whoop.
“All of us understand that it will continue to take collective sacrifice to get through this challenging economic environment, but these and other steps by our office and clubs will enable us to be more efficient and better positioned for future growth,” league spokesman Greg Aiello said.
Yes, the Commissioner will be struggling with his $8 million salary. How about this: he cuts his salary to $5 million, and they set a maximum salary for all people related to the NFL, that’s coaches, referees, and of course, players. Max that yearly salary out at, say, $10 million a year, and you can save a whole bunch of NFL jobs, as well as create a bunch of random ones, just for kicks and giggles.
Long story short, I’m not impressed with the sacrifices.
1fred m
wrote on 27 February 2009 at 13:32
YOU ARE BREAKING MY HEART…