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It wasn't fought for, it was given to us in fear that we'd negotiate something better. Most people rip themselves off by giving up labour for money, it's a poor
by fleitz 15y ago
It wasn't fought for, it was given to us in fear that we'd negotiate something better. Most people rip themselves off by giving up labour for money, it's a poor mans game, especially in software. Very few people become wealthy playing this game.
Coding for salary is for the most part stupid because you're producing a capital good, it's much better to retain a portion of the capital and have the capital produce your cash flow.
- AkThhhpppt 15y agoNo, the 40 hour week was fought for - before there was ever a software industry. The 8 hour day and the weekend are union accomplishments.
- sp332 15y agoYou really need to brush up on the history of worker's rights, even just in America. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homestead_Strike#Battle_on_July_6 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homestead_Strike#Battle_on_Jul... Basic rights were literally fought for. Remember when child labor laws didn't exist?
- whatusername 15y agodefine wealthy? Most people writing software are wealthier than most of their ancestors and 95% of the world.