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I don't think the factory owner example applies here (the article is talking about creative workers. And I also think that a lot of stuff is negotiable - you j
by annnnd 13y ago
I don't think the factory owner example applies here (the article is talking about creative workers.
And I also think that a lot of stuff is negotiable - you just need to show your worth. It is all too easy to go the same path as all others did, just because we think this is somehow expected of us.
But then again, I work 9-5 too and hate it (just the working hours, not the job), so I guess I should fix that first before I lecture others... ;)
- xivzgrev 13y agoTotally agree that article is talking about creative workers. But the factory example is concrete and great for a basic discussion on the question of "why the hell are we working so much when productivity has increased". And completely agree stuff is negotiable. But as mentioned, if not here then above, I think being your own boss has the highest possibility for that. For example, the ONLY people working <40 hours at my job are all independent contractors. They come in, do exactly what is asked, and GTFO. My company doesn't want them to "take on this as well" because every hour costs a pretty penny :).