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[–] MooseLad@lemmy.world -3 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Well don't you think we should fix misnomers? Also, "it's an official term" is a poor excuse. Terms change and evolve all of the time.

Tons of jobs can be taught with on the job training with little to no experience. There's a reason unskilled labor typically refers to food service and blue collar work, while white collar jobs are typically considered entry level.

We can fix two things by the way. Complaining about multiple issues under a larger umbrella doesn't "muddy the water."

[–] dmention7@lemm.ee 17 points 11 months ago

For the record, I don't totally disagree with you, but don't you think capitalists at the top would rather people spend their energy arguing about the economic terminology rather than fighting for workers rights?

They would happily call it just about anything if it meant not paying workers more.

[–] Toldry@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

Which alternative term do you propose?