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I guess they have been “freed”. Following recent trends in logic, this should be good for society because they can do other things now.

rs999gti 4y ago
> because they can do other things now. Like look for another job?
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- gumballindie 4y ago
  Well they certainly won’t upskill as higher paying jobs are about to be “freed” as well.
hgs3 4y ago
For me this was the case: since quitting my job my depression has lifted and I'm about to launch my own company.
- gumballindie 4y ago
  Good for you, but we need to be considerate to the 99% that dont have that option.
credit_guy 4y ago
I was one of those "freed". A few months ago. I sent my resume around, I talked with a lot of recruiters, I got four interviews. One went well, but it was crypto-related and it's my personal preference to not touch crypto with a pole. One went unexpectedly bad, one went very well, but the ultimate decision maker decided to not hire me, and one turned into an offer. Today I finished my third week with my new employer. Happier than ever in my life (jobwise speaking). Since when did everyone start thinking that a job is a god given right? Just like you can quit an employer, it's just fair that an employer can cut you. Just like I want to make money in life, and I shop around for the best deal, firms also want to make money, and they should shop around for those workers who give them the best bang for the buck. In my previous job, I was not the guy who was giving the firm the best bang for the buck, it appears. They let me go, but they treated me reasonably well (for example they did not void my unvested RSU's). What more can I wish for? I feel no resentments. But, I'm close to 50. Maybe the younger generation thinks differently.
- earthling8118 4y ago
  Yeah! People don't deserve to not starve to death! Nobody needs shelter or happiness: those are frivolous desires of the flesh and should be forgone for the sake of profit. All hail the magic rising number. Seriously though, your experience is not the norm. Not even close.
  - credit_guy 4y ago
    Why would people starve to death? There are unemployment benefits. If you think they are not enough, that's the state's problem to solve, not the private sector's one.

rs999gti 4y ago

> because they can do other things now. Like look for another job?

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gumballindie 4y ago
Well they certainly won’t upskill as higher paying jobs are about to be “freed” as well.

hgs3 4y ago

For me this was the case: since quitting my job my depression has lifted and I'm about to launch my own company.

gumballindie 4y ago
Good for you, but we need to be considerate to the 99% that dont have that option.

credit_guy 4y ago

I was one of those "freed". A few months ago. I sent my resume around, I talked with a lot of recruiters, I got four interviews. One went well, but it was crypto-related and it's my personal preference to not touch crypto with a pole. One went unexpectedly bad, one went very well, but the ultimate decision maker decided to not hire me, and one turned into an offer. Today I finished my third week with my new employer. Happier than ever in my life (jobwise speaking). Since when did everyone start thinking that a job is a god given right? Just like you can quit an employer, it's just fair that an employer can cut you. Just like I want to make money in life, and I shop around for the best deal, firms also want to make money, and they should shop around for those workers who give them the best bang for the buck. In my previous job, I was not the guy who was giving the firm the best bang for the buck, it appears. They let me go, but they treated me reasonably well (for example they did not void my unvested RSU's). What more can I wish for? I feel no resentments. But, I'm close to 50. Maybe the younger generation thinks differently.

earthling8118 4y ago
Yeah! People don't deserve to not starve to death! Nobody needs shelter or happiness: those are frivolous desires of the flesh and should be forgone for the sake of profit. All hail the magic rising number. Seriously though, your experience is not the norm. Not even close.
- credit_guy 4y ago
  Why would people starve to death? There are unemployment benefits. If you think they are not enough, that's the state's problem to solve, not the private sector's one.