Thursday Thoughts - Bank Executives' Salaries

The Wizard's Work

by Rachel Hoyt

 

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You see,

How it works is we

Do some magic math to show

That which our dreams already know -

We're fabulous and gaining ground,

Profits secure, salaries sound.

 

You're right,

There's been a slight

Trickle down delay in effect.

Our bonuses and stock shares reflect

All the same woes as those who wail

And our losses top the money scale.

 

You know,

Any One could go

Move to greener pastures for

That salary if you ignore

Their wizardly worth

For giving ideas girth.

 

Yeah sure,

We could conjure

A less selfish structure,

But the current culture would rupture.

Then how would jealousy motivate?

(Our potions for that aren't as great.)

 

© 2013 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved.

 

 

Activist investors are working to cut back

the wizard's pay and get "ours" back on track. 

 

 

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Thursday Thoughts - Wall Street Conspiracy Theory

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Dear Knight Capital Group and Auto-Traders,

What compels you to be new technology crusaders?

Did you not think there would be glitches and invaders?

Your investment strategies of late remind me

of the scam detailed in the Office Space movie.

Are you trying to revive Peter's "Pennies for everyone!" motto?

Was this the 'million dollar idea' you decided to give a go?

Are you really as gullible as Peter, Michael and Samir?

Think the market won't feel those pennies disappear?

High frequency trading may not quite be stealing,

but it's the type of takesy backsy which sends me reeling.

Perhaps Knight was the victim of a Milton type guy -

shy but less crazy, or more modern and sly?

If the building burns down, then you will know,

you definitely had a Milton type in your "show",

but if not then it could be Pete, Mike and Sam,

working together on a new complex scam.

Already proficient with your sham's scheme,

I think they'll always be one step closer to that dream.

All those who scam face their karma after a while.

Be careful who you beguile!

Sincerely,

Rachel Hoyt

of Rhyme Me a Smile

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