The pessimist in me wonders just how altruistic the intention behind the wages in the Ford example was. If that were a modern example, I fear the rationale from management would not be about putting the vehicles <i>within reach as an _optional_ bonus</i>, but rather that it would be an unwritten rule that employees are <i>expected to purchase one</i>. Not buying the company&#x27;s product? Enjoy your status as an employee who doesn&#x27;t &quot;fit the company culture&quot;.<p>Realization: I have become extremely cynical in my middle years with all the crap I&#x27;ve seen from employers. :&#x2F;