Three Ways to Get Paid | Hacker News

Hacker News commenters debated a father’s “three honest ways to make a living” rule and what it says about work, money, and truth.

Many argued that most jobs are ultimately about getting paid, even when companies wrap them in nicer stories about purpose or mission.

The thread also explored how honesty, sales, and self-presentation affect hiring, compensation, and advancement.

Commenters said organizations and online groups often reward socially acceptable narratives, creating echo chambers that hide blunt economic reality.