1) I do not believe I've contradicted myself. I still believe that podiatry eating it's young is an urban legend. Even if it does happen at time, similar to any other profession, the urban legend is that's the norm, not the exception.
As you have said, our experiences differ. I have taken note that it IS the norm. The exception is an associate who is eventually welcomed as a partner. This is not always the fault of the Master Jedi either. It can also be the fault of the Young Jedi as well. I think the saying on your world is "It goes both ways"?
2) Regardless of what you believe, my experience and reality is that I know of "many" docs who have been screwed by an associate. One of my partners was screwed by his former associate and I have a long list of similar scenarios. Apparently my reality and yours differ, and I take offense at your inference that I am inflating the truth, which is a stones throw from lying. Just because your experience doesn't parallel mine, doesn't mean I have in any way altered the facts.
Don't take offense, Master. Can I not point to the fact that I BELIEVE that you have inflated the truth without incurring your wrath? Inflating the truth and out right lying are two very different things. You know this, Master. You must! Have you never exaggerated anything for fear someone will call you a liar??
3) A young associate opening next store is not always a threat as you implied, but any loss of business based on connections/relationships developed by the employer is certainly not appreciated. However, it simply speaks of integrity. Whether or not a non compete clause is enforceable is not relevant. The bottom line is that the associate voluntarily signed the agreement and opening "next door" is an ethical issue in my opinion. This is even more valid when an associate is given training, introduced to attendings and PCP's, etc., and takes advantage of that opportunity by opening next door and attempting to in essence take business from those who gave him the opportunity in the area and opened all the local doors.
As did the Master voluntarily opened their arms to this Young Jedi and if the relationship dissolves, the Master has the upper hand in EVERY situation. What about when a Young Jedi gives new training to the Master Jedi? Where is the symbiosis there?
4) Yes, I believe any employee should eventually be rewarded financially or with some other type of reward such as potential partnership, etc. However, it's not always as cut and dry as an associate believes. Most associates I know believe that the other doctors are making much more than the actual number. The associate also does not always understand the increasing cost of doing business, and simply knows he is working harder and should automatically be making more money. Are the senior members of the practice sitting back or are they also working hard? Is it "okay" if some of the senior members of the practice who have paid their dues, take advantage of their own past hard work? You also state that the Jedi should be rewarded by the Master since the funds are "available". My question is how does the Jedi know the funds are available? Has the Jedi seen the bank account of the practice? Once again, I do agree that anyone in any profession should be rewarded for hard work and dedication, but as previously stated, it's not always that simple. And the statement that the Jedi should be rewarded since the funds ARE available infers some resentment of the Jedi based on assumptions, not necessarily fact.
Young Jedi's are not that naive, Master. Many Young Jedi DO know the cost of doing business, which is why they would prefer to join one rather than start one on their own. I know this because I am around many Young Jedi and this is something they know more about than many Master Jedi's give them credit for. In my experience, of course.
That being said, the older Master Jedis absolutely should have the ability to rest as they have "paid their dues", but this should be something that is discussed during the time when the Young Jedi is introduced in. This IS something that Young Jedis ARE naive about.
In my business in Intergalactic trade, I do not let my underlings see my "books" nor the "bank accounts". As my employees, they have no right to do this. HOWEVER, Young Jedis do have their eyes wide open, so if they see something they disagree with and try to discuss it, it should not be worthy of an automatic exit, as is the case in many instances.
My "funds being available" is not necessarily about what is in your "banks". It is about what the Young Jedi SEES. New Intergalactic Speeders, threads from the most exotic intergalactic locations, holidays on the most expensive of Tatooine yachts. It really is none of their business, but I think you can understand how this can raise alarms in a Young Jedi's mind.
5) In my past experience, the majority of associates start off very happy, until they or their wives start counting the money of the partners/employer. The associate forgets about the financial investment of the employer/partners, the YEARS it took to establish their success and the daily financial burdens to maintain a practice. They also forget any past bad experiences they've had in the past and don't fully understand the benefits of their new gig.
Wives counting money, Master???? I have no idea what you mean here. Is there an experience that you care to share, Master?
Past experience? How do they have any fresh out of training, Master? These are the Young Jedi I am speaking of.
6) Did the young "Jedi" uproot to satisfy his master? Really, is that what you believe? The young Jedi was never forced to uproot but made that decision voluntarily and without being coerced. He had the opportunity to seek employment closer to his roots, but decided to take an offer elsewhere. Is the relationship truly one way to ONLY satisfy the master? What about the opportunity given to the young Jedi to work hard, make a decent living and learn about a successful practice? I see it quite differently. The uprooting was a decision made by the young Jedi to hopefully prosper from an opportunity offered, not a demand of the Master.
No, the Young Jedi uprooted for a business opportunity that they hope works out. If for whatever reason it doesn't who has the upper hand? What is the Young Jedi to do?
7) The bottom line is that very few employees are ever truly satisfied since their efforts always seem unappreciated. Similarly, most employers would like to have the employee fully understand the cost of doing business and that profits may not be as expected. If any employee or young Jedi feels that he is being taken advantage of, he can always seek greener pastures. That's often not what the employer/Master wants or would like to see, but if the young Jedi is really unhappy, that may be the only solution. But the young Jedi should also remember his roots or past experiences before moving on.
True, but how to seek greener pastures, Master? A Young Jedi fresh out of training has nothing, whereas as you pointed out the Master Jedi has years of galactic credit building and an empire at his or her disposal. It is MUCH easier for a Master Jedi to find a new Young Jedi, than for a Young Jedi to strike out after such a disastrous relationship. This fact is mostly lost on many Master Jedis out there. Young Jedis are left out to fend for themselves in many instances. How to recover from this?
8) These comments and writing style seem eerily familiar.
Familiar to whom? Again some allusion to someone else I am unfamiliar with. Forgive me Master, but I am new to this Galaxy and have no idea what you are alluding to.