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A place to discuss positive changes that can make work more equitable, and to vent about current practices. We are NOT against work; we just want the fruits of our labor to be recognized better.
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- All workers must be paid a living wage for their labor.
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Commutes are part of the work day if the employer does not allow WFH. How else is the employee supposed to show up for work?
There is no reason to debate, it's clear as day. But the greedy, rich assholes on the reins think everyone should be honored to waste their lives working under them.
This.
Our country went mostly work-from-home for over a year, and people were more productive, not less. If you're going to inconvenience your work force unnecessarily then you should pay for it, absolutely.
Sounds like commuting is an incredibly stupid and inefficient waste of time. Maybe this hypothetical company would get better performance from their employees if they didn't have a commute. Maybe letting them work from home?
No change from the status quo. As it stands, employees move next to their workplace because nobody is ok with a 4-hour commute. It's impossible even if you give up on social life.
At that point, you could make an argument that they live at work rather than where they want to live lol
WFH?
Work from home