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Taking less money

Mr. Scot

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Mr. Scot Grand Master

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Honestly he didn't take a hometown discount if that's the case.  Yea on paper he'd be paid more in Oakland but the state tax in California is double what it is in Wisconsin so it evens out.  This is a non-story.

 

Taxes obviously factor in (ask Ndamukong Suh) but would there really be enough difference to make up for two million dollars a year?

 

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I've never been to Green Bay but I for sure would never, ever want to live in Oakland!

 

I've been there once. My friend used to live there. Its cold. Really cold. Seemed like a nice please, but its super small. It's like Greenville honestly.

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For me, in my job, I would follow that money.  But I don't make $10 million a year.  With what these guys get paid, they can be selective as to where they want to go next.  To play with a Hall of Fame type QB in Green Bay or a second year QB in Oakland?  Not to mention the chatter about the Raiders possibly moving, constant losing seasons, instability in the front office/head coach.  To me, it would make sense to take a little less and always be in the playoff picture.

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That depends on if I'm already making millions or peanuts.

 

Well, for purposes of this exercise, let's say you're gonna be making millions either way.  It's just one offers a little more.

 

But again, keep in mind that your career can be cut short at any time by injury.  And even if it isn't you'll still wind up being forced out of your job at a relatively young age.

 

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Well, for purposes of this exercise, let's say you're gonna be making millions either way.  It's just one offers a little more.

 

But again, keep in mind that your career can be cut short at any time by injury.  And even if it isn't you'll still wind up being forced out of your job at a relatively young age.

 

 

I get that but in the end its just money. There is a lot more to life, and I totally understand when players take discounts.

 

Honestly they probably just wanna play for great teams, and I can hardly blame them for that as well.

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I guess we like to have an opinion that just because some players are all about the money then all must be. Guess this shows there's still plenty that aren't that way. But then again I'd bet if the dollar amount was WAY more it would be a different story.

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Taxes obviously factor in (ask Ndamukong Suh) but would there really be enough difference to make up for two million dollars a year?

 

 

If he was making 12 million dollars a year in California minus their state tax of 14% it equals 10.32 million after STATE tax (no federal), vs 10 million in Wisconsin with their 7% state tax equals 9.3 million.  So it ends up being about a million more to play in Oakland for a year.  Definitely got to factor that in.  He'd be giving away a good chunk of that extra money to the state of California.  Teams in states with no state tax definitely have a bargaining advantage. 

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State taxes, opportunities to prolong my career, opportunities to win, guaranteed money, opportunities for endorsements, proximity to family, opportunities to get to pro bowl, and climate of the franchise.

 

If I take less, I have to do so knowing that I can make it up other ways. 

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If he was making 12 million dollars a year in California minus their state tax of 14% it equals 10.32 million after STATE tax (no federal), vs 10 million in Wisconsin with their 7% state tax equals 9.3 million.  So it ends up being about a million more to play in Oakland for a year.  Definitely got to factor that in.  He'd be giving away a good chunk of that extra money to the state of California.  Teams in states with no state tax definitely have a bargaining advantage. 

 

Good math, but a million is still a pretty substantial amount (especially on an annual basis).

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Playing for a consistent contender does increase revenue, as playoff games aren't structured into standard contracts (contracts are generally built around the 16 game season).  A variety of bonuses and fixed payouts are arranged for the playoffs.

 

Moving your home and your family is also a pain.  It is also possible you don't believe the area you currently live is good for raising a family so you want to move to a team in a friendlier atmosphere.

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There's more to life than money... being able to enjoy your job and having a good team to work with are much more important to some folks than a bigger paycheck. I had the chance for a promotion recently and turned it down simply because I enjoy what I do and the folks I work with more than I would the extra cash in my bank. It's not $2 million more per year, but percentage-wise, it's roughly the same idea.

 

But then again, I'm probably not your norm either.

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