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What I’m trying to say is that it doesn’t have to be this way. There are plenty of companies out there which ARE NOT like this, no matter how much you try to sa

by ecf 5y ago

What I’m trying to say is that it doesn’t have to be this way. There are plenty of companies out there which ARE NOT like this, no matter how much you try to say that employers are not your friend. I feel you’ve been involved in some exploitative workplaces in the past that have pessimistically shaped your view of business. With that being said, I’m still youngish and I’m probably naive. Maybe I’ll become a jaded capitalist too when I’m older.

GiorgioG 5y ago
> There are plenty of companies out there which ARE NOT like this, no matter how much you try to say that employers are not your friend. You misunderstand. These employers/managers/etc can be decent human beings, but at the end of the day you are a resource to be utilized to further their goals in exchange for an agreed-up sum of money. As long as things are going well, everything's great for everyone involved. However, if/when things start going sideways - for example a round of layoffs are needed, they're going to make hard business decisions based on what's best for the company - your personal situation/needs will not be taken into account. Don't mistake professional behavior and cooperation at work for friendship. They're not your friends.
- WalterBright 5y ago
  > Don't mistake professional behavior and cooperation at work for friendship. They're not your friends. Paying someone to be your friend always makes for an awkward relationship.
GiorgioG 5y ago
> I feel you’ve been involved in some exploitative workplaces in the past that have pessimistically shaped your view of business. I don't think it's a pessimistic view of business. I've always felt this way. Businesses view people as resources. When resources are in high demand, companies compete for you and thus must try to make/keep you happy. When supply is high and demand is low they can and will make lowball offers and make unreasonable demands like working long hours/weekends/etc. I've worked for good companies and bad. The bad ones always tried to make you feel guilty for not putting in the extra effort. The good ones make you feel like family. But they're still companies with one core mission: grow and make someone more money.

by ecf 5y ago

GiorgioG 5y ago

> There are plenty of companies out there which ARE NOT like this, no matter how much you try to say that employers are not your friend. You misunderstand. These employers/managers/etc can be decent human beings, but at the end of the day you are a resource to be utilized to further their goals in exchange for an agreed-up sum of money. As long as things are going well, everything's great for everyone involved. However, if/when things start going sideways - for example a round of layoffs are needed, they're going to make hard business decisions based on what's best for the company - your personal situation/needs will not be taken into account. Don't mistake professional behavior and cooperation at work for friendship. They're not your friends.

WalterBright 5y ago
> Don't mistake professional behavior and cooperation at work for friendship. They're not your friends. Paying someone to be your friend always makes for an awkward relationship.

GiorgioG 5y ago

> I feel you’ve been involved in some exploitative workplaces in the past that have pessimistically shaped your view of business. I don't think it's a pessimistic view of business. I've always felt this way. Businesses view people as resources. When resources are in high demand, companies compete for you and thus must try to make/keep you happy. When supply is high and demand is low they can and will make lowball offers and make unreasonable demands like working long hours/weekends/etc. I've worked for good companies and bad. The bad ones always tried to make you feel guilty for not putting in the extra effort. The good ones make you feel like family. But they're still companies with one core mission: grow and make someone more money.