I was talking to a friend from my past workplace today and he said that while life is good, he is pretty frustrated at work currently. When I enquired why, he said it was just that things aren't working as they should be. And then added, "I think not having ownership stake has impacted me".
I agree.
When not an owner, it makes all of the issues, someone else's problem. It is easier to walk trash, stay silent in meetings when disagreeing, and leaving finding solutions up to others - even if believing their solutions to be poor. Employees only have to worry about their own position, and what is close to them - owners have to consider the whole business, as well as what they are doing daily.
Non-owners tend to be less engaged.
The other day I was ranting about some Hivers, especially those who extract the majority of what they earn. What I didn't mention is the value of individual ownership for the community. Remembering that this is a distributed, stake-based platform, so the more owners there are who are engaged with the platform, trying to make the place better - the better. When people sell their stake, they are largely going to disengage from the community, even if they are still doing things within the community that help - because they are doing it to earn.
There is nothing wrong with that.
But they are employees. It is an easier position in many ways, but it is also a position that is largely powerless, as everything they get is at the mercy of others. And as they have no ownership value to distribute to others, they will struggle to build a presence. And of course, when they have been around for a long time, earning well, and still haven't become a significant owner, they have demonstrated their approach to the community.
Just a job.
They are renters and as such, they don't put down roots, and they are ready to go whenever things are not to their liking, which is generally when they aren't earning enough - when the support they got has disappeared, and they have nothing keeping them here, because they aren't getting paid.
An owner on the other hand tends to be in it for longer, be more engaged, and willing to be part of finding solutions in some way. Not just suggesting changes, but actually supporting change. Being a distributed stake system, people will have many different perspectives on what and how to support or change, but they are trying what they think is best.
Because they have skin in the game.
Ownership of our experience is important in my opinion, otherwise we become passengers, with no control over the direction, or how the car is being driven. This makes us victims of circumstance, and when we do it by choice, we are choosing victimhood over self-direction and responsibility.
And yeah, I reckon people should be able to do what they want with what thy earn on Hive, but I also think that people who earn should be adding value, and those who are doing it only to earn, should be adding even more value in content and activity, because they aren't adding distribution value, nor are they adding stability of the chain value. And they aren't demonstrating the behaviours to encourage others to own, distribute and secure either.
Are you invested?
There is a difference between coming to Hive to earn and extract, and earn and invest. Hive is pretty cool as it is possible to come in with nothing, and still build an investment position. It is also possible to come in and earn and extract, but that doesn't tend to last very long, before the earning stops. But, I guess the middle of the road approach is probably a decent approach to Hive, where some of the earnings are extracted, and some are invested into the platform. It is even made really handy for content creators, because it is split 50/50 at pay out.
Well, at least what is good to remember is that you don't have to read or listen to me at all, and I can't force you, even if I wanted to - which I don't. I don't own you, you don't own me - and no one owns the HIVE on the platform, until it is securely in an account wallet.
There are risks whether an employee, or an owner.
Which would you rather be?
Taraz
[ Gen1: Hive ]
I am an owner, and so many times I wish to be an employee. Not having all the responsibility for everything, all the time - that's the main thing. My business is somewhat mature now, after 10 years, so income is solid, profit margin is great by now. I worked as an consultant a little, and loved it. Giving my best in a totally new environment, bringing a lot of ideas to the table, learning a lot - and in the end, if my suggestions are not pursued for whatever reasons, I don't really have to care, as it's not my responsibility. I know I did a really good job, but it's not my decision to make. Loved it. Can't do it anymore, though - got the little one living with me, that's enough work 😝
As for my co-workers - I have incentives for them as they get paid part of the profits above a minimum salary. So, the better the quality, the less things break, the more sales, the higher the efficiency, the more money we all make. That helps a lot.
Consulting is great. I was talking with someone today about being able to help people achieve better results, better quality of life, better whatever - there is personal value in it, as well as monetary value.
Currently I am trying to build my consultancy again, but it is a difficult time and every move forward seems to meet hurdles of the economy.
I wish you all the best for that! I thought I read one or two posts about the consulting you do :-)
I'll never understand why people wouldn't want to at least power up half their stuff. I'm not saying you can't withdraw any, but at least leave something powered up so you can earn more down the road.
Earn more down the road, helping others earn more and power up too. The platform would be pretty good if people worked together for the future.
I would prefer to be an owner, but this requires certain conditions. Our world is structured in such a way that all participants cannot be owners. There are large and medium shareholders and the bulk of users without a share package. But projects like Hive need a lot of ordinary users (all of whom cannot hold tokens, for various reasons). If voting is only among a group of Hive share holders, then this is not the best option for increasing the number of users.
Currently yes. But I think that everyone should be looking to have some ownership stake, rather than taking the "own nothing and be happy" approach they have been sold.
This is exactly what one cam girl said to me yesterday when I asked why she is doing that for work. I guess I am fortunate that I can earn by blogging and not by taking dildos in my holes.😛 With that being said dildos may still be better than for instance being a test subject for new medicine.
Like I said in the past most of my money is in Hive/HBD. I only have few hundred euros in my bank and I have no intention of cashing out Hive anytime soon. I think that I will either ride this ship to the moon or to the bottom of the sea...
People take dildos in their holes for fun, so I guess getting paid for it is better?
If it goes to the bottom of the sea, I will drown alongside.
I think of it as being a citizen too. Hive isn't just a business :) If someone really considers Hive home, they may very well still need to be away for a while, less active, extract, etc.
On the other hand, one could build up quite an account, never extracting anything, then when the "next big thing" comes along, coast for quite a while before people get wise to it and cut off support.
The whole picture needs to be examined, sometimes even directly asking the person why - without demanding personal details about the situation.
Maybe everyone should experience a wider selection of the city.
There are plenty of people who just coast along, trying to fly below the radar for as long as possible I guess. But, is that a good experience here?
Definitely, myself included. I used to regularly look for different accounts and communities at least every other day, but lately have been sticking to my favorites since I've started being online more.
No, it's not beneficial to them or Hive. If we care, we should keep up on things and add our voices respectfully when it's appropriate. I love hearing differing opinions on subjects I care about.
In my real world job I prefer to be a well paid employee, here I am definitely an owner, I even changed my author payout to 100% hive power.
Can't wait until my curation rewards catch up to my author rewards.
As long as the author rewards aren't zero! ;D
Lol, good one :)
Earn together with HIVE might sound odd to me, however a long-term invest is what defines HIVE so me ;)
Seems it might be a bit longer still to wait :)
I really like the way the owners care more about the whole thing, not just their part. It’s very true, when you own something, you try harder to fix problems
People tend to look after the things they own, better than the things they rent.
Maybe I am a dreamer... but I feel that in Hive the experience of the community catches you and despite feeling discouraged at times, as in any experience, you keep going forward trying to build and contribute.
I feel that I am in my territory, doing what I like and enjoying a lot in the spaces where I am.