But aren't teamwork and team loyalty just two means to the same end--which is to maximize profits. So why does it matter that it's a type of business that only value the end instead of the means?
Reminds me of designer friends of mine that constantly harp on about their 'design process'--but, do your users like your product in the end or not? That's the key. The process is merely a means to an end (there are many means in business, but generally one end: profit). If the end sucks, the means is worth very little (it's only worth is as a lesson in what not to do).
You want the job don't you? The job involves working with people.
Here's how that negotiation would go with any hiring process I've ever worked with:
"So Mr. Pwnguinz, what are your salary requirements?"
"On this piece of paper I've written down the least I would work for. Now you please write down the most you are prepared to offer a perfect person, irrespective of whether I am that person or not. Then we shall exchange papers."
"This is highly irregular."
"If after exchanging papers, we find that your number is less than mine then we can save time."
Two ways I see this going:
A. "Thank you for your time Mr. Pwnguinz".
B. The hiring manager writes down what they were considering as an initial offer, you write down $0, and you become an HR office legend.
Reminds me of designer friends of mine that constantly harp on about their 'design process'--but, do your users like your product in the end or not? That's the key. The process is merely a means to an end (there are many means in business, but generally one end: profit). If the end sucks, the means is worth very little (it's only worth is as a lesson in what not to do).