Workers Feel Exploited, Unvalued
15 posts across 9 communities in the last 60 days; 33% from r/recruitinghell.
“Sorry, needed to rant because of this quarter-end. I fucking hate capitalism but it pays my bills.”
“Universal Basic Income and it turns you into the slave of whoever is giving it to you. Plus free money is worthless money and it makes you a net negative on society (whenever possible, those who give you that "money" will get rid of you so they don't have pay anymore).”
“Still doesn’t change the K-shaped economy facts that: There continues to be a middle class bloodbath, removing people from the top leg of the K The jobs being added are all around the bottom of the bottom leg of the K.”
Several posts express frustration and resentment towards employers, highlighting issues like unfair labor practices, questionable business ethics (lottery ticket), the proliferation of 'coaches,' economic inequality, and a general feeling of being disposable. There's a strong sense of disillusionment with current work structures and leadership.
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“Universal Basic Income and it turns you into the slave of whoever is giving it to you. Plus free money is worthless money and it makes you a net negative on society (whenever possible, those who give you that "money" will get rid of you…”
“Still doesn’t change the K-shaped economy facts that: There continues to be a middle class bloodbath, removing people from the top leg of the K The jobs being added are all around the bottom of the bottom leg of the K.”
“The US economy is tumbling down the same path that the UK economy did post war. Or perhaps Italy would be a better comparison. It had the 4th (I think) largest GDP throughout the 70s and now has become a shambles thanks to rampant corruption and government inefficiency. Either way, high unemployment is systemic, along with low wages. More successful economies will siphon away talent and perpetuate the cycle. Enjoy the decline.”
I don't even *have* a 401k.... so they're still doing better than me.
“and thats how they fudge the numbers, to say "see look at this 4% UEMPLOYMENT"it looks bad for any adminstration or president to have 25% rate.”
“It is higher than that underemployment is around 42%. So, almost half of all US workers have degrees, certifications, work experience, or etc. that should in theory constitute a higher paying occupation; or are in roles that literally don’t require any of that.”
“Economy of consumption, I guess? But the perspective is subjective. “I'm helping manipulate people into buying things they probably wouldn't buy otherwise.” - that’s one way of looking at it. Another - “you’re helping people realize that they needed something they didn’t know existed”. As practical advice, I’d suggest taking a short break to decompress, and maybe even talk with some of those people you’re selling to. Are they really unhappy? Do they feel duped?”
“It's greed that causes this, absolute Monopoly man style greed I say. submitted by /u/yell-and-hollar [link] [comments]”
“A lot are complaining about low ball income per block. We should do something about it as one unified team? submitted by /u/jvinluan1234 [link] [comments]”
“Oh so if you just get enough votes, just take what isnt yours. Such degenerate thinking by people these days. The American Dream is a process, not a result. And implementing tax policies and thinking like this ruins that system. I said im a teacher, we dont make a lot. The fact that you're essentially saying to check your privilege, just shows me the mindset: all driven by jealousy. Stop caring about those that have more than you, will live a much happier life.”
“Pretty much. Anything to get us on track with hurting the rich is labeled “communism” because it involves assisting those in need. Anything that would really help is increasing taxes on the rich and closing loop holes they exploit. So basically nothing will happen at all.”
The entirety of society should have the means of production seized
Jesus. We’re treating people like appliances from Walmart.
“Consumers voted with their wallets decades ago… they want cheap shit and they want it NOW, not later today, not tomorrow. So out went the experienced, higher paid help at retail stores”
“He should layoff all of them, every single one (so they still quality for unemployment) and then see how great his company is doing and what his new net worth is after that.”
“Agree not fatfire, or even chubby. But this response is out of line with economic realities for a large majority of the population and shows a disconnection on your beliefs for economic stratification vs reality. These folks are most certainly middle class.”
“Companies aren't charities. They are supposed to be "greedy" and make as much money as possible. They hire people if they think the work that the person will do will bring them more money than they pay the person. What else do you expect them to do? You expect them to be like "well I think I'll lose money hiring this person, but he seems really nice, so let's do it anyway" ??”
“Screw the government for opening the door to more wannabe billionaires so they can swoop into the US and perpetuate the late stage capitalism hellscape we are forced to endure. submitted by /u/Emach00 [link] [comments]”
“I just thought it was funny that the last point is reminiscent of the old school conservative thing that the rich are rich because they provide value and everyone else is mooching off them, only it's reversed where only the person directly building the thing is doing real work. I think it's reductive to broadly imply that every "support" function in a company is fake.”
“28.75% effective tax rate my ass. Fuck theodore rosevelt and his ponzi scheme. submitted by /u/gigaflops_ [link] [comments]”
“In the 50s where it seems the middle class was doing quite well (and, in average, country was doing well financially) the ultra rich tax rate was 91%. In reality they paid much less due to loopholes but still more than now. Know what’s greed? Hoarding wealth for the sake of it, when you won’t notice ANY change of your manner of living if you lost 99% of your wealth.”
“No. You get what you pay for and people tend to gravitate away from toxic cultures.”
“Sorry, needed to rant because of this quarter-end. I fucking hate capitalism but it pays my bills. submitted by /u/cookiemonsters345 [link] [comments]”
“I've heard it used without a hint of sarcasm from politicians and relatives who act like bootstraps are a real physical object.”
“Nobody wants an average, they want a floor of a livable wage. The thing the US had for decades before the GOP depressed it.”
“Have fun paying $40 or more for a burger then. Why should unskilled workers make the same as me as a skilled cement mason? It just incentivizes laziness.”
“And then instead of wealth inequality they'll be complaining about labor inequality and about how they have to work so much harder.”
“It is not "unlucky". It is being designed by the rich elite who rule this country. Keep voting in octogenarian multi-millionaire and billionaires. They simply don't care about younger gens who don't control wealth. It is all 70-80 year old boomer votes”
“40% more than minimum wage is still in the 25k range before taxes and other paycheck deductions.”
“They're stupid. They don't know what else to say so they spew vile shit. The economy is bad and this Capitalist system sucks but they will never admit it because that goes against their values.”
“The thought of a subsidy to help small businesses pay wages doesn't even cross their mind, it's just flat opposition to a pay rise of any kind lol. Meanwhile the 10th tax break of the decade hits a multibillion dollar megacorporation that offers nothing of value to the economy while draining the entire lower class of their dollars and paying min wage to everyone outside the exacutive suite and it's the best thing since the summer of love”
“Bring back high corporate taxes, and ensure there is no loophole for non-monetary leadership compensation packages as well. If they are making gigantic profit and it is not being reinvested into the company and employee base, they probably do not need the cash as much as the general public does.”