This disconnect between one's labour and the value it produces has been known for a very long time (Entfremdung). marx, hegel, Feuerbach all talked about it. I

This disconnect between one's labour and the value it produces has been known for a very long time (Entfremdung). marx, hegel, Feuerbach all talked about it. I think the main issue with modern corporate america is that too few people see the direct impact of their job. especially in pure office jobs without any technical inclination. Doing boring work isn't bad per se, but it should lead to something that improves thanks to your labour.