> FFS. Which do you want? > You want the $ figure and job security of the salaried employee Yes. I don't see why I should have to live without job security bec

> FFS. Which do you want? > You want the $ figure and job security of the salaried employee Yes. I don't see why I should have to live without job security because I am paid hourly. > but not the duties. Nope. I want a healthy work-life balance and I don't think that has to mean not meating my duties. > You don't want to be classified like a contract worker, subject to termination at any time Again, yes. I want to be respected and live without the looming terror of joblessness. > you want the flexibility to work when and as you please. You want the freedom to not have your hours monitored, your steps and productivity measured Yes. I think I aught to be respected enough to not need micro-managing at every turn. > but not the responsibilities that come with such autonomy. Again, nope. > Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could create some parallel lalaland universe... It's not so far fetched. There are plenty of places the world over that already treat their employees like valuable, respected, worthy people.