Work Reform

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A place to discuss positive changes that can make work more equitable, and to vent about current practices. We are NOT against work; we just want the fruits of our labor to be recognized better.

Our Philosophies:

All workers must be paid a living wage for their labor.
Income inequality is the main cause of lower living standards.
Workers must join together and fight back for what is rightfully theirs.
We must not be divided and conquered. Workers gain the most when they focus on unifying issues.

Our Goals

Higher wages for underpaid workers.
Better worker representation, including but not limited to unions.
Better and fewer working hours.
Stimulating a massive wave of worker organizing in the United States and beyond.
Organizing and supporting political causes and campaigns that put workers first.

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Gen Z is prioritizing living over working because they've seen 'the legacy of broken promises' in corporate America, a future-of-work expert says (www.businessinsider.com)

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A future-of-work expert said Gen Zers didn't have the "promise of stability" at work, so they're putting their personal lives and well-being first.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

What was their reaction the next period? Did they lower the goal or double down and keep it high?

[–] [email protected] 11 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Double down. I'm not sure what happened after. I left about six months later.

The few people who stuck it out have since ascended to great heights. At the time, our regional had been absorbed by a national. I think the regional guys were trying to play tough to show off to their new overlords.

I don't know, but I suspect that the national was the lesser of those soul crushing forces.

Regardless, you've got to be a ruthless sociopath to make it big in that industry. Step on your mother's grave in Jack boots to get one rung higher type of stuff.

I've been playing down in the minors for five years now for about one third the money I could've had by now if I had stayed. I regret nothing.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 8 months ago

I'm currently a manager but I'm sending in a proposal this week to take a pay cut and work remotely in a non-manager role so I can move way north and get an acreage. Less responsibility, less money but better life. I like the company but I want a life not a career.