concept articles
From which Latin term does the modern word *salary* originate?
What crucial function did salt serve that made its allowance necessary for Roman soldiers?
How was the *salarium* generally provided to Roman soldiers?
If the *salarium* was paid in coin rather than the substance itself, what risk did the soldier assume?
How does modern compensation typically distinguish salary from wages regarding measurement?
What aspect of a Roman soldier's duty cemented the link between the *salarium* and guaranteed periodic payment?
Which contemporary allocation mirrors the *salarium*'s core function of provisioning for optimal role performance?
Why did the common memory fixate on salt, even if the payment was made in coin?
Which entity is described as having codified the idea that consistent service demands a consistent monetary allowance?
What connotation does the term "wage earner" often carry compared to "salary earner" in modern classification?
What did traditional career success historically equate to?
Which element is explicitly mentioned as a subjective dimension of professional satisfaction?
What paradox do many individuals experience regarding their careers?
According to research, why can Social Comparison diminish feelings of success?
How does a Gen Z worker's modern priority for success often differ from a 1970s Baby Boomer's?
How does a growth mindset influence the perception of inevitable career setbacks?
What practical approach helps an individual assess success based on personalized values?
Subjectively measured career success is often correlated with which type of motivation?
What feeling results when someone clings to a success definition from years prior?