Executive compensation (George Mason Q&A)

[rrp1973]

In general I agree that it is irrational to prefer a higher position in relative wealth than a lower position in objectively higher wealth, but there is one very important thing to consider. Desirable females tend to get paired with men according to their success(material and status) relative to other men. If I could not get a woman because I was very "poor" in relative terms, i would take little comfort in my BMW, high rise condo, and ghetto 20 foot yacht :)

[doughtymqan]

@rrp1973 Might wanna revise your definition of "desireable" females.

[g0ssage]

Reminds me of a joke where a man finds a lamp, rubs it, and a genie comes out telling him that he will grant the man any one wish, the only condition is that whatever he chooses, the genie will double it for the man's neighbor. If he wishes a billion dollars, his neighbor will get $2 billion, if he wishes the most beautiful woman on earth, the neighbor will get twins, etc. After thinking for a while the man says, "I got it! Take one of my eyes out.".