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  1. We're trying to improving working conditions and pay.

  2. We're trying to reduce the numbers of hours a person has to work.

  3. We talk about the end of paid work being mandatory for survival.

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you're already extracting my surplus value don't try to extract my soul (lemmygrad.ml)
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[โ€“] lemmyseizethemeans@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You make a lot of good points. What I'm saying is simply that I don't want to be in a social situation where I am forced to befriend someone who holds the sword. The top down structure makes friendship inherently disingenuous. Friendship can only happen when you are equals.

[โ€“] MechanicalJester@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Well, you can aim for some level of trust, support, and mutual compassion. The corporation is an uncaring machine hellbent on stockholder value.

I'm friends with quite a few former direct reports. Even a couple I had to fire. And I am friends with several former bosses.

It's a role, and a responsibility

Some filthy folk might try to know you better to manipulate or control you so having some guard up is wise.

Personally I think of people as coworkers all the way up to the CEO. We're all human.

I hope you get to work with inspiring bosses or leaders so you can recognize them when you are shopping for a new boss.