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My biggest critizism of A/B/C is it is always either a delusion, lie, or manipulation. People that talk frequently about "A players/employees" are almost certainly not the ones hiring them. Why? "A players" don't work someplace where they are not respected and ground to dust as a non-owner. That means at best the best employees are "B-players" and probably most of their staff is actually "C-players"

"A players" know their worth and go somewhere that either has prestige, high pay or work life balance and respect. Like all such places in my experience Mrbeast does not appear to provide those things to all but his inner circle. Which by the way an "Inner circle" is a hallmark of places that like to make noise about A/B/C dynamics.



I would like to believe that's true, but honestly, I know some really hard workers who are gluttons for abuse.


Sure. My point really was though that if you find a place that is openly discussing A/B/C dynamics it is a huge red flag.


"C-Players" tend to keep "A-Players" out of legal trouble, so Jimmy might just now be learning their value.




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