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I think that's a pretty narrow, reductionist take, asserting that they don't add any new value to Facebook. Those "high demand, highly skilled workers" don't su
by dmreedy 9y ago
I think that's a pretty narrow, reductionist take, asserting that they don't add any new value to Facebook. Those "high demand, highly skilled workers" don't support themselves (clearly). Neither is the perceived value of working at Facebook the same without the perks that these contractors provide. I'm not sure it's possible to isolate the value-add of developers from the environment they work in and the infrastructure that supports them, in the same way it's difficult to separate the value-add of a local business from the value-add of the public road that it's built next to. No one is an island.
Also, I don't think I saw a quote where these workers asked for "all the perks". Just perhaps an opportunity to not be homeless.
- Kalium 9y agoIf housing prices are their main concern, they may wish to consider the opportunities to be realized by asking questions about zoning and permitting.
- dmreedy 9y agoBy all means, they can slot it in between their three jobs. Not everyone has the means for political action. Frequently, those who need it most are those least able to participate.
- Kalium 9y agoAlternately, Facebook can take dictatorial control of Menlo Park and address the issue that way. But there may be some potential downsides to this as well, and other voters and activists react rather badly when well-compensated people or their employers mobilize against the policies that drive expensive housing. It's a losing situation all around. What's left that might be a winning option? Convert contract services into in-house services, (and downside services until the costs are considered acceptable)?