Comment by eviks

Examples as practically silly as the principle itself, which can't help you decide since inaction also has risks and second order and other effects (cue historical example of a natural disaster because some fences stood in the way)

> The original employees who helped the company grow initially notice the change and realize things are not how they were before. Of course they can afford to buy their own sodas. But suddenly having to is just an unmissable sign that the company’s culture is changing, which can be enough to prompt the most talented people to jump ship. Attempting to save a relatively small amount of money ends up costing far more in employee turnover. The new CFO didn’t consider why that fence was up in the first place.

What if the change the original employees notice is the hiring of the new CFO??? Should the entrepreneur not have done that? Has he even thought of that? In what world can you be so precise in you understanding of any organization to tie some stupid snacks to turnover in your group of most talented people?