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Working in the U.S. ain't what it used to be.
While other countries are coming up with new ways to promote work-life balance, such as France's latest move to limit after-hours email, the U.S. seems to be falling behind. It's been some time since the nation once responsible for creating weekends and the 40-hour work week made any sweeping changes to improve the working lives of its greatest living resource: people.
And it's not just because Americans are workaholics. Instead, it might have to with what has been called the productivity squeeze or speedup. High unemployment in the wake of the Great Recession has enabled companies to squeeze more out of fewer workers, all while paying them roughly the same amount. It's great for corporate profits -- which hit a record high last year -- but not so much for workers.
But the consequences may be beginning to show. A 2012 poll found that less than half of American workers are totally satisfied with their jobs. Meanwhile, protests over wages and working conditions for low-wage employees have spread throughout the U.S. since 2012.
Some Countries Realize You Have A Life Outside Work. The U.S. Isn't One Of Them.
Working in the U.S. ain't what it used to be.
While other countries are coming up with new ways to promote work-life balance, such as France's latest move to limit after-hours email, the U.S. seems to be falling behind. It's been some time since the nation once responsible for creating weekends and the 40-hour work week made any sweeping changes to improve the working lives of its greatest living resource: people.
And it's not just because Americans are workaholics. Instead, it might have to with what has been called the productivity squeeze or speedup. High unemployment in the wake of the Great Recession has enabled companies to squeeze more out of fewer workers, all while paying them roughly the same amount. It's great for corporate profits -- which hit a record high last year -- but not so much for workers.
But the consequences may be beginning to show. A 2012 poll found that less than half of American workers are totally satisfied with their jobs. Meanwhile, protests over wages and working conditions for low-wage employees have spread throughout the U.S. since 2012.
And as always, what gets me is that most of the people who will attack me over this post are working 9-5 just like me.
Some Countries Realize You Have A Life Outside Work. The U.S. Isn't One Of Them.
Working in the U.S. ain't what it used to be.
While other countries are coming up with new ways to promote work-life balance, such as France's latest move to limit after-hours email, the U.S. seems to be falling behind. It's been some time since the nation once responsible for creating weekends and the 40-hour work week made any sweeping changes to improve the working lives of its greatest living resource: people.
And it's not just because Americans are workaholics. Instead, it might have to with what has been called the productivity squeeze or speedup. High unemployment in the wake of the Great Recession has enabled companies to squeeze more out of fewer workers, all while paying them roughly the same amount. It's great for corporate profits -- which hit a record high last year -- but not so much for workers.
But the consequences may be beginning to show. A 2012 poll found that less than half of American workers are totally satisfied with their jobs. Meanwhile, protests over wages and working conditions for low-wage employees have spread throughout the U.S. since 2012.
And as always, what gets me is that most of the people who will attack me over this post are working 9-5 just like me.
Are any of you aware that for some people, this is what they want out of life.
- Find a job
- Buy a house
- Fall in love, get married
- Have kids
- Raise kids
- Have kids be able to pick you out of a lineup
- Retire comfortably
That's all past-tense. No longer an option. And I'm glad that's fine with you? But you're not the norm.
Nowhere near.
Are any of you aware that for some people, this is what they want out of life.
- Find a job
- Buy a house
- Fall in love, get married
- Have kids
- Raise kids
- Have kids be able to pick you out of a lineup
- Retire comfortably
That's all past-tense. No longer an option. And I'm glad that's fine with you? But you're not the norm.
Nowhere near.
Some Countries Realize You Have A Life Outside Work. The U.S. Isn't One Of Them.
Working in the U.S. ain't what it used to be.
While other countries are coming up with new ways to promote work-life balance, such as France's latest move to limit after-hours email, the U.S. seems to be falling behind. It's been some time since the nation once responsible for creating weekends and the 40-hour work week made any sweeping changes to improve the working lives of its greatest living resource: people.
And it's not just because Americans are workaholics. Instead, it might have to with what has been called the productivity squeeze or speedup. High unemployment in the wake of the Great Recession has enabled companies to squeeze more out of fewer workers, all while paying them roughly the same amount. It's great for corporate profits -- which hit a record high last year -- but not so much for workers.
But the consequences may be beginning to show. A 2012 poll found that less than half of American workers are totally satisfied with their jobs. Meanwhile, protests over wages and working conditions for low-wage employees have spread throughout the U.S. since 2012.
And as always, what gets me is that most of the people who will attack me over this post are working 9-5 just like me.
Are any of you aware that for some people, this is what they want out of life.
- Find a job
- Buy a house
- Fall in love, get married
- Have kids
- Raise kids
- Have kids be able to pick you out of a lineup
- Retire comfortably
That's all past-tense. No longer an option. And I'm glad that's fine with you? But you're not the norm.
Nowhere near.
It's still an option.
The problem is liberalism and feminism have convinced society to look down on people who want that life.
Some Countries Realize You Have A Life Outside Work. The U.S. Isn't One Of Them.
Working in the U.S. ain't what it used to be.
While other countries are coming up with new ways to promote work-life balance, such as France's latest move to limit after-hours email, the U.S. seems to be falling behind. It's been some time since the nation once responsible for creating weekends and the 40-hour work week made any sweeping changes to improve the working lives of its greatest living resource: people.
And it's not just because Americans are workaholics. Instead, it might have to with what has been called the productivity squeeze or speedup. High unemployment in the wake of the Great Recession has enabled companies to squeeze more out of fewer workers, all while paying them roughly the same amount. It's great for corporate profits -- which hit a record high last year -- but not so much for workers.
But the consequences may be beginning to show. A 2012 poll found that less than half of American workers are totally satisfied with their jobs. Meanwhile, protests over wages and working conditions for low-wage employees have spread throughout the U.S. since 2012.
And as always, what gets me is that most of the people who will attack me over this post are working 9-5 just like me.
Just like you? How on earth would you know that. At your age, a 40 hour work week should provide you good money if you planned instead of wanting things given to you.
In our youth the ability and smarts to work more hours to plan for your future is smart and forward thinking. Those kids will be the ones at your age not whining because they don't have what they want in life, and they realize sacrifices build character. That's what sets people apart.
Feel free to work part time if you want. No one is forcing you to work more than you want to are they?
Some Countries Realize You Have A Life Outside Work. The U.S. Isn't One Of Them.
And as always, what gets me is that most of the people who will attack me over this post are working 9-5 just like me.
Just like you? How on earth would you know that. At your age, a 40 hour work week should provide you good money if you planned instead of wanting things given to you.
In our youth the ability and smarts to work more hours to plan for your future is smart and forward thinking. Those kids will be the ones at your age not whining because they don't have what they want in life, and they realize sacrifices build character. That's what sets people apart.
I'm fine with my life. You on the other hand sure seem angry most of the time.
Some Countries Realize You Have A Life Outside Work. The U.S. Isn't One Of Them.
And as always, what gets me is that most of the people who will attack me over this post are working 9-5 just like me.
Just like you? How on earth would you know that. At your age, a 40 hour work week should provide you good money if you planned instead of wanting things given to you.
In our youth the ability and smarts to work more hours to plan for your future is smart and forward thinking. Those kids will be the ones at your age not whining because they don't have what they want in life, and they realize sacrifices build character. That's what sets people apart.
Boop said:I'm fine with my life.
And as always, what gets me is that most of the people who will attack me over this post...
boop said:You on the other hand sure seem angry most of the time.
Some Countries Realize You Have A Life Outside Work. The U.S. Isn't One Of Them.
And as always, what gets me is that most of the people who will attack me over this post are working 9-5 just like me.Working in the U.S. ain't what it used to be.
While other countries are coming up with new ways to promote work-life balance, such as France's latest move to limit after-hours email, the U.S. seems to be falling behind. It's been some time since the nation once responsible for creating weekends and the 40-hour work week made any sweeping changes to improve the working lives of its greatest living resource: people.
And it's not just because Americans are workaholics. Instead, it might have to with what has been called the productivity squeeze or speedup. High unemployment in the wake of the Great Recession has enabled companies to squeeze more out of fewer workers, all while paying them roughly the same amount. It's great for corporate profits -- which hit a record high last year -- but not so much for workers.
But the consequences may be beginning to show. A 2012 poll found that less than half of American workers are totally satisfied with their jobs. Meanwhile, protests over wages and working conditions for low-wage employees have spread throughout the U.S. since 2012.
You guys are making my case. You realize that, right.
Some Countries Realize You Have A Life Outside Work. The U.S. Isn't One Of Them.
Working in the U.S. ain't what it used to be.
While other countries are coming up with new ways to promote work-life balance, such as France's latest move to limit after-hours email, the U.S. seems to be falling behind. It's been some time since the nation once responsible for creating weekends and the 40-hour work week made any sweeping changes to improve the working lives of its greatest living resource: people.
And it's not just because Americans are workaholics. Instead, it might have to with what has been called the productivity squeeze or speedup. High unemployment in the wake of the Great Recession has enabled companies to squeeze more out of fewer workers, all while paying them roughly the same amount. It's great for corporate profits -- which hit a record high last year -- but not so much for workers.
But the consequences may be beginning to show. A 2012 poll found that less than half of American workers are totally satisfied with their jobs. Meanwhile, protests over wages and working conditions for low-wage employees have spread throughout the U.S. since 2012.
And as always, what gets me is that most of the people who will attack me over this post are working 9-5 just like me.
