Originally Posted by
bigbusdriver
OMG. You can't even discuss hypothetical questions without attacking. I'm asking if there's a way to structure the contract so we get paid properly (good raise), protect ourselves when they make even more money (increased pay) and provide a floor (never lower than X%) on what they can take back. I'm not suggesting evil contract thoughts but asking questions about how we do business. Are you really so blinded by bitterness that you can't even discuss a view that might contradict your views?
There was nothing hypothetical about your post. Here it is again for your review:
Originally Posted by
bigbusdriver
What I now see is the same situation ten years later. We are asking for the lion's share of the earnings while not providing the company with a way to get out if something goes bad. Do we bleed the company dry at the first sign of profits or do we work to ensure they continue to make profits and we make money with them?
As you can clearly see, what I've bolded is not hypothetical. If you don't like it now that it has been read back to you, then I don't blame you. It was a silly post in so many ways. If you don't like it, then edit it...don't shoot the messenger.
Carl