How is this equality - Higgins $3,000,000 - Lehrman $250,000, page-4

Hmmmm,,

IF his reputation really is ruined ( in terms of getting hired it may be ) than he has nothing to lose but 250g to gain by doing the interview.

As long as he does not slander anyone in the process. He could lose the 250g and more too if he did slander others.