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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Americans Are Using PTO to Sleep, Not for Vacation—Report (www.newsweek.com)

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[–] DarkAri@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

Maybe it's time to start thinking about another job?

We need money to live, but there is no amount of money worth losing your happiness over. Sometimes it's better to sell the house, buy a good used Toyota, and take a pay cut to get a significantly less stressful job. Also make sure you are practicing self care. Eating well, taking time to yourself to enjoy the things you want to do, even if it's just sleeping.

[–] LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago)

I legitimately chuckled at first but I can't tell if you're serious.

House? Toyota? I make well over median wage, save everything, and those things might as well be private jets to me.

My savings interest rate is some of the best countrywide and it's literally less than house price increase averages alone.

I have 5 yrs exp and an MSc in STEM and I haven't heard back from a single job application I've sent out even while I'm still employed after sending out at least 10 of highly personalized applications of CV + cover letter.

Everyone else I know - people who are frankly - way smarter than me live with parents and are unemployed with the exception of one person who lives with their parents and has no money, but is an accomplished academic researcher (maths I think) who gives talks at international events.

What are you smoking? What world do you live in? How do I get there?

[–] SLVRDRGN@lemmy.world 2 points 14 hours ago

And on that note, I highly recommend a Prius! They are amazing companions.