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A specialist quickly solves a problem on a valuable supercomputer and presents a detailed invoice that highlights the value of knowledge over physical labor.
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VALUE YOUR KNOWLEDGE You are not paid for what you do but for what you know
A spécialist was called to solve a problem on a super computerr ... A computer valued at 10 millions euros.
Sitting in front of the monitor, he typed on a few keys, noded his head said a few wordsvand opened the casing of the central unit. He grabbed a screwdriver, ans fastened a small screw (one and a half turn). He closed the casing, checkked that everything was fine.
The manager was very happy and decided to pay immediately for the service.- How much do I owe you, he asked? – one thousand euros, please - One thousand euros? One thousand euros for a few minutes work? One thousand euros to fasten a small screw? I know this computer is worth 10 millions euros but one thousand euros for such a small job is insane!I will pay only if I receive a full detailed invoice in support for such an amount.
The specialist noded his head and left. The following day the manager received the invoice. He read it, and settled it immediately with no bargain.
On the invoice one could read: • Work completed: • Fasten a screw..........................................................1 euro • Know which screw needs to be fastened..........999 euros