Hire Quotes
On choosing who gets the job.
These hire quotes range from unapologetically calling oneself a mercenary hired for a specific skill, to the deliberate choice of an artist known for bold, untamed work. Each one treats hiring as a statement of values, not just a transaction, echoing our Best quotes.
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I'm a mercenary. That's what people hire me for, and I don't apologize for it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What perspectives on hiring appear in this collection?
The quotes cover hiring for bold, distinctive talent, hiring oneself out as a specialist without apology, and the longer-term work of developing and retaining the best staff — a mix of the transactional and the values-driven.
Why does one quote describe being hired as a "mercenary"?
The speaker embraces the label, explaining that people hire them specifically for a particular skill and that they don't apologize for working that way, framing hiring as an honest exchange of value.
Is there a quote about hiring unconventional people?
Yes — one openly states they hire people who are freaks with limited social lives, celebrating unconventional talent over conformity as a hiring philosophy.
Do any quotes address hiring for creative or artistic work?
One references hiring a specific artist precisely because their work isn't tame, suggesting that hiring choices in creative fields are often about wanting a distinctive, even provocative, style.
