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Americans say democracy is essential to freedom and then allow our workplaces to be run like little kingdoms
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Anonymous 10w

Cuz you have a choice to work there or not

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Anonymous 10w

The workplace isn’t meant to mirror the structure of government

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 10w

Don’t even know what this suggests, but I have assumptions, so ew

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 10w

Underneath that, working isn’t a choice tho. We ought to have a say over our own condition and access the fruits of our labor

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Anonymous replying to -> .gaia. 10w

Basic norms and assumptions of reality and existence in a productive society in most developed countries btw. Workers bargain with employers. Some companies are even worker-owned and work fine with much greater benefits to the participants

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 10w

Also ignores the history of labor. Society was largely self-employed craftspeople who may or may not have participated in guilds depending on the person and their community. Then the Industrial Revolution happened and put all of those people out of work and when they could no longer afford to support themselves they had to sell themselves to factories and shops. It was never a choice.

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Anonymous replying to -> .gaia. 10w

Girl what? 😭 I’m just saying workplaces are run differently than the literal seat of government. I’m not sure what you mean by little kingdoms either. You’re making assumptions

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Anonymous replying to -> .gaia. 10w

We’re literally set up in a way that allows people to become their own boss by being an entrepreneur if that’s what they choose to do.

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