Is recruiting and hiring considered stealing?

WTF? I've heard nothing but good things about Garry, but this is beyond stupid.

 

Straw issue poorly written. Great ad for the paper.

 

Editude is correct. Howard wasn't accusing anyone of stealing; he was simply exploring a non-issue. No sports editor "worth his salt" --- I'm surprised that cliche didn't turn up in the story --- can complain about a staff member choosing to leave unless the staffer breaks a personal promise to stay a reasonable amount of time.

 

I could put it in simpler terms:
The only way to get a substantial raise in this industry and improve your quality of life (financially):
1) Find a job you're willing to take, present it to current employer.
Current employer can then do one of two things. Increase your pay/rank. Or, tell you to pound sand.
If the latter, see No. 2.
2) Take that job and move.

 

Where have you been listening?