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 job seekers should be willing to work for free, long hours, ‘willing to do anything,’ says Squarespace CMO (finance.yahoo.com)

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[–] [email protected] 24 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Sure. If you want to climb the corporate ladder, chasing money and power, that's the way it works.
If you want to paint houses for a living, or take X-rays, or something simple that just allows you to comfortably pay your bills, this is fucking stupid.

[–] [email protected] 57 points 4 months ago (1 children)

If you want to climb the corporate ladder, chasing money and power, that's the way it works.

Nobody gets ahead by providing free labour, that shit is a myth so slaves work "hard" and nepo babies get promoted...

[–] [email protected] -2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

OP's talking about the necessary grind, not working for free. Though that can be part of success.

20-years ago I was grinding on my computers non-stop. That got me a tech support job. Few jobs later, I'm grinding on my home lab to learn more for what I wanted to do at work. That packed my resume and I doubled my pay and benefits on the next job.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

OP's talking about the necessary grind, not working for free.

what are you basing this on? OP prompt is "free work:" Steve said "sure"

but ok (gen-x) boomer

way to bring your personal non sequitur anecdote int this tho, you really hit peak boomer here

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago

Tbf, I am sick of Gen-X getting a pass or being ignored completely. They had great opportunities just like boomers and they are also pulling up the fucking ladder.

[–] [email protected] 35 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Sure. If you want to climb the corporate ladder, chasing money and power AND daddy is paying your expenses that's the way it works.

Fixed that for you. Internships only benefit the wealthy.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Internships ~~only benefit~~ are only available to the wealthy.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Bruhh... if my internships = career movers, then yes

But there is so much parasitic "business owners" out there... looks like they are activating again. They got lucky in early 2010s when millennials were desperate for jobs because there were not enough boomers retiring. These parasite are looking for a similar set up, demographics are different.

Let's see how it plays out.