Salespeople don't get paid if they don't sell. So, a highly compensated salesperson is always a good thing. I haven't seen any scenario where lack of sales are rewarded. Bob Olhsson wrote: > Karl Miller writes: > >> James Levine supposedly makes over $3.5M a year, a combination of his Boston >> and Met appointments. What does he bring that could possibly justify the >> expense? >> > > More income than whatever additional amount he costs! What makes you think they would pay that much if they didn't have to? > > Salespeople also don't "deserve" what they often earn but the facts of life are that some individuals can make the difference between an organization breaking even and losing a lot of money. > >