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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.
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- All workers must be paid a living wage for their labor.
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- Higher wages for underpaid workers.
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Well, vibe coding isn't working. That's just letting the machine think for you.
However, even non specialized work is essential. Burger flippers, street cleaners, bus drivers, librarians... They may not have a career as long and specialized as a doctor's, but they're still essential people, and their work should be valued.
Librarian is a job requiring a masters degree. Library clerks don't need formal training however. Bus drivers also require a CDL which I would argue also makes it skilled labor. I wouldn't be surprised if street cleaners also need one.
But yes, many jobs are essential for our society that don't require certifications, education, or formal training. Though I will say that some jobs are more necessary than others. There are both bullshit jobs and jobs where while the labor is real, the benefits of it to society are less than the value produced by it.
What about people who manufacture cigarettes?
Or gambling companies?
I can think of many jobs society can safely get rid of
The guy flipping burgers is essential and people need to eat.
"News reporters" at sky news.. not essential