The Corporate Divide: Boss vs Employee Compensation and Recognition

This post is misleading. A Boss earns the right to delegate, because they’ve already spent years doing the grunt work themselves.If the employee is paid ₹40,000, it’s not exploitation,it’s alignment of responsibility, risk, and experience.The boss or lead isn’t just giving orders, they’re holding the fort when it hits the fan.So instead of mocking leaders, try understanding how they got there. And if you want that kind of control, accountability, and paycheck, don’t crib, prepare. Leadership isn’t a shortcut. It’s a long climb, filled with “Fix it ASAP” moments.

Well this is something funny I found in linkedin many time. I mean this is when you see just one side of corporate. From outside it looks lucrative when you enter your feel frustrated, boss sound lucrative but one who become get responsibility, accountability and most important the focus. Well I am not going to speak up here but truth is before becoming boss he too started as an employee, worked hard and now he is there. Appreciate his struggle and hardwork, do it and become so

This meme simplifies a complex reality. Bosses earn more because they take bigger risks, face higher pressure, and carry long-term responsibility. Instead of comparing paychecks, let’s build a culture where leaders support teams and employees take ownership. It’s not about mugs vs. money — it’s about mutual respect and growth.

I strongly disagree, and found it funny how people confuse visibility with value !!! Why Bosses Earn More and Why It’s Not Always What It Seems : A boss’s salary often reflects the weight of responsibility they carry. From making strategic decisions that shape the company’s future, to being accountable for profit & loss, investor expectations, and navigating crises, it's not just a position, it's a pressure zone. When a business unit fails, the blame and consequences fall on the leader. What’s often invisible is the work behind the scenes: long hours, stressful trade-offs, and decisions that don’t get headlines but ensure the ship stays afloat. The pressure isn’t always loud : Bosses often appear rushed or abrupt, not because they don’t value their teams, but because they’re managing multiple fires at once. Brief, direct communication is a survival tool, not a sign of indifference. The tone may seem cold, but many are deeply invested in their teams’ growth and success. So while memes may reflect real frustrations, it's important to look beyond the surface. Short-sighted takes like these are easy laughs, but they miss the real story of leadership. Leadership is not just about commanding, it’s about carrying, often quietly.

Haha wondering for likes and followers what not need to do. I wish you had knowledge what manager/leader do exactly rather than whole day scrolling memes and creating fun of a role.

The boss also worked their way up :) (in most cases)

So you want fresher to pay 4 lacs per month and someone who is experienced to pay 40 k right ? Wow such an insightful post

The boss has struggled and done all these before reaching this place. The junior will reach the top at the right time if he is capable

Being a boss means carrying responsibility — that's a fact. But we shouldn’t generalize. I’ve seen some juniors who never take ownership, just as I’ve seen others step up impressively. Responsibility isn’t about the title; it’s about attitude. Let’s not paint everyone with the same brush.

Just for the sake of LinkedIn likes and views! A boss has been in employee's shoes, and have exceled at this before becoming the boss. The employee has to survive a trajectory before becoming boss on one Day. Yes, the pay is not directly linked to the efforts you put, its based on talent, experience and responsibility.