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> this fiasco Your comment is informative, but, come on. This "fiasco" is supply in demand in action. When it (occasionally) favours the workers, it doesn't de

• flippertheD 5y ago
  Well, sure. Just keep in mind how supply chains are working right now. Fiasco / failure - well, most workers didn't even get raises yearly to keep up with annual inflation. I'd say that's negative, although the market "working". Where is the equilibrium then? The balance will be found but at what detriment to society on numerous levels? How many people don't have healthcare? How many people work three jobs? All this is catching up and to me, it's a fiasco...will we see social unrest because of it, or better yet, have we in some ways? What about people finding purpose in life and taking pride in their careers at these lower levels of labor. Compared to 100 years ago maybe we are better off, but I think there could be at least an 80% improvement in the system.
  • flippertheD 5y ago
    Oh yea, and although we have made "progress", we must all hail the great economy structures we currently have that leaves out environmental externalities. This wonderful society and world where almost all living systems are in decline. To stay on topic with restaurant workers. Remember how hard those people in the kitchen work, many of them who don't speak english and make a set hourly rate, while all the people in the front of the house make massive tips that they don't have to share. just sayin...