I wonder sometimes about the dynamics of this Rock Star Team. I don't say that to be demeaning or cast doubt. These individuals have known of each other and may have forged personal relationships prior to imsc. Perhaps the opportunity to collaborate with a respected colleague on a project weighed more in their decision to join imsc than the project itself.
Again, I merely inquired as to the basis for the statement that there was a huge pay cut involved to join the IMSC team. I was first asked to join in this theory as supporting evidence for that statement, and now you tell me "it is what it is" as the supporting evidence.
I got it. No need for further clarification. Thanks.