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Why Are We Still Slaves To Our Bosses?
3 Comments · Posted by Philip Newman in Advice, Change
It still amazes me to this day that despite all of the terrible things that happen to good people, we just put up with it.
I’m referring to the fact that there’s people working every minute of their waking life to make someone else some money.
This is the way huge companies are structured in our capitalist world, the little person does all the work, and the guy on top reaps the benefits.
People put up with it, because its the only way. You’re stuck at the lower levels, just trying to pay your mortgage, and hoping one day, you’ll make it a little higher on the ladder.
Will this happen with hard work? Probably not.
The man at the top will always protect himself and his own, and if he can find a way to exploit someone down the line, he will, because it makes his and his more money.
This needs to change.
Millions of people lost their jobs due to the downturn of the economy, while the rich stayed rich.
It seems the economy did nothing but hurt the little guy even more.
The companies fell, yet the pieces at the top remained. How is that fair?
The top should fall hardest, if a company fails, its the leader’s fault, and they should be held accountable.
Pressure should be placed on corporate leaders, that if their company fails, it will be them paying the price, not their underlings.
People need to speak up if something doesn’t seem right. As I wrote yesterday, companies make huge mistakes, often. SPEAK UP!
Let these leaders know that their making a bad choice, and it will hurt the company.
But don’t just speak up about that, speak up about everything, and if you know other people have a problem with something, get their help with it.
Only then will we stop being slaves to the executives:
To make our voice heard.
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Amy Reichlen · November 6, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Oy. If you think your boss is a slave driver, find a new job. My boss works twice as hard as I do and gets paid quadruple for experience, knowledge, responsibility and dealing with the stress. He earns his money and I earn mine. THAT is how the corporate world works. If you find yourself at a company that doesn't follow this trend, you're at the wrong company. Start your own.
Admin comment by pnewman · November 9, 2009 at 2:11 am
This is the ideal way for things to work, however, there are bosses who take advantage of their employees for their own personal gain, such as taking credit for someone else's work, while they did nothing themselves.
I'm personally happy with my job, this was written to those in the situation, or who know someone who is, which I'm sure most people do. It happens quite often, and people stay with the job out of necessity.
Starting their own business is a great way for people to get out of these situations, and follow their dreams. Small businesses usually carry better business practices, and treat their customers and employees better. I strongly believe anyone not happy with their job, and with a dream, should take this path.
Thanks for the comment!
Mikelo · November 6, 2009 at 6:37 pm
Of course, if you have a problem with the way your company is doing things, you can always start your own.