# Starting at TVP - [Applying](https://playbook.thevantageproject.com/starting/applying.md): We see ourselves as a sports team, that is built to win. - [A-Player Attributes](https://playbook.thevantageproject.com/starting/a-player.md): Becoming a self-functioning, self-learning, and self-performing unit. - [Compensation Principle](https://playbook.thevantageproject.com/starting/compensation-principle.md): Our goal with salary (base pay) is that it checks the box of "enough" for individuals who are excited about working here (because of our mission, people, and work) and then fades into the background. - [Joining](https://playbook.thevantageproject.com/starting/joining.md): Welcome aboard - [Short-Term Hires](https://playbook.thevantageproject.com/starting/short-term-hires.md): For individuals that are a good fit, but are not here for the long-term game. - [Guest Co-passengers](https://playbook.thevantageproject.com/starting/guest-co-passengers.md): When being here doesn't make sense yet, but our vantage is still valuable. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://playbook.thevantageproject.com/starting.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.