> My general impression is that workplaces today are more pleasant than they have ever been. I believe that statement is highly biased, unless you are some kin

> My general impression is that workplaces today are more pleasant than they have ever been. I believe that statement is highly biased, unless you are some kind of occupational researcher. We know that the "gig economy" is growing three times faster than the overall US workforce[1]. Besides the gig economy, at least in the US, median incomes are falling (wrt PPP). Homelessness is on the rise. 65% of americans save nothing. > This means flexible working hours, ability to work remotely and overall workplace environment. I don't care to do any quick research, but I very, very much doubt that this is true for the median. Everywhere I go, outside of my tech bubble of drab cubicle office workers with free snacks, work environments appear pretty dismal to me. [1] https://www.slideshare.net/upwork/freelancing-in-america-2017/1 https://www.slideshare.net/upwork/freelancing-in-america-201... (and apologies for a slideshare link, can't even tell you how much i detest slideshare)