who is worth 842 RN's???

EmmaG, RN · Oct 1, 2007

That's an illogical argument. Now if hospitals were paying his salary, there'd be cause for concern...

RN1989 · Oct 1, 2007

I do think that it is a pathetic world we live in when athletes, actors, etc. make such ridiculous salaries while those that teach others how to do a job and people that save people's lives can barely scrape by sometimes.

EmmaG, RN · Oct 1, 2007

Supply and demand.

There are plenty of people who can learn to be a teacher. Not many people can play sports at a professional level. Also consider their careers can end abruptly on any given day, and even if they make it through without injury, they "retire" at a much earlier age than us mere mortals.

RainDreamer, BSN, RN · Oct 1, 2007

Apples and oranges.

Cosper123 · Oct 1, 2007

Supply and demand.
There are plenty of people who can learn to be a teacher. Not many people can play sports at a professional level. Also consider their careers can end abruptly on any given day, and even if they make it through without injury, they "retire" at a much earlier age than us mere mortals.

Hearing the phrase "supply and demand" from someone whose title says "evil liberal" in it is amusing...what do they call it? Oh yes, irony

In any case, speaking of supply and demand...the word "need" comes to mind. I find that society needs public servants more than celebs...be they athlete or whatever. And make no mistake, there is no shortage of people who could fill athlete's shoes.

And yes, their careers can end abruptly this is true, but this really doesn't happen that often...not before millions of dollars are made. They really should have a backup plan anyhow...perhaps one that involves an education like the other professions you mention.

Now hey...don't get me wrong. I'm all for them making a very decent salary. Especially when you see how various sports figures of the past have had to suffer after years of abusing their bodies. But on the other hand, we shouldn't be on the other extreme throwing obscene money at them either.

But what EVERYONE in this thread needs to relise about the "supply and demand" argument is that while it doesn't apply to the profession itself...it does apply to us as a society. WE make the choice to buy those tickets and products, and so we encourage these inflated payrolls. These althetes wouldn't make so much if the winning teams and their sponsers didn't have so much to make off of them.

So don't point your fingers at Beckham or any other overpaid athlete...it's your society that is doing this...the same society that worships starbucks and the 25% off rack.

RainDreamer, BSN, RN · Oct 1, 2007

Look at how many people watch the Super Bowl, that right there is a hell of a lot of demand!

People watch it, people buy it, people worship it ...... therefore it's paid big bucks.

EmmaG, RN · Oct 1, 2007

Hearing the phrase "supply and demand" from someone whose title says "evil liberal" in it is amusing...what do they call it? Oh yes, irony

Hey, I can certainly recognize capitalism in action

And make no mistake, there is no shortage of people who could fill athlete's shoes.

Really? I don't think so :)

But on the other hand, we shouldn't be on the other extreme throwing obscene money at them either.

Then don't. Demand goes down, then so does their value--- and their salary follows.

But what EVERYONE in this thread needs to relise about the "supply and demand" argument is that while it doesn't apply to the profession itself...it does apply to us as a society. WE make the choice to buy those tickets and products, and so we encourage these inflated payrolls. These althetes wouldn't make so much if the winning teams and their sponsers didn't have so much to make off of them.

Of course it applies to the profession.

So don't point your fingers at Beckham or any other overpaid athlete...it's your society that is doing this...the same society that worships starbucks and the 25% off rack.

Who's pointing fingers? He has a rare talent for sale, and sells it at a highest price the market can bear. Bless his little heart.

EmmaG, RN · Oct 1, 2007

Apples and oranges.

Hey! I read that Bill Gates' home is worth $125 million. Just think how many nurses that would pay for!!!

:lol2:

madascanbeRNtobe · Oct 1, 2007

the money these athletes generate for thier "employers" are a lot more than their salary. Thats why they are paid so much.

CrazyZanyMad

Cosper123 · Oct 1, 2007

Really? I don't think so :)

Fair enough, but subjective

Then don't. Demand goes down, then so does their value--- and their salary follows.

That was my point. But again, not their value as an athlete, but a value that society places on them. They only 'deserve' such pay because we decide to make it so. This is acheived through people such as you who feel they earn their pay, and those who support such situations by buying goods and attending these events.

Of course it applies to the profession.

Of course...it's again a matter of opinion :)

Who's pointing fingers?

The people bashing Beckham and other overpaid athletes.

Ultimately it really is a huge non-issue. If people have a problem with these athletes and their pay then they should avoid sports and sports products...as to not contribute to the "problem." If you don't want to do that, then simply get past it.

The idea that what they make is worth a certain number of other professions is a fallacy at best, anyway. Imagine a situation where David Beckham did not exist. Does anyone actually believe that money would go to hiring nurses? If he took a pay cut would that magically create nurses or something?

leslymill · Oct 1, 2007

Main reason I don't watch sports or much TV.

I watch the antique Road Show .

Talk about putting high prices on junk. Babe Ruth's signature only goes higher.