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[–] 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 child)

I don't think we need a new term. Just use the one capitalist came up with, think like a business. That means you do as little as necessary, always complain about how hard your work is and whenever there's a chance to get a raise you take it. Also be constantly looking for a new job in case they're willing to pay you more.

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  • [–] 0 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

    do as little as necessary, always complain about how hard your work is

    That getting you any raises or later employment gains? From my work experience, Gen Z is mostly dropping the ball on work ethics and thinks they're fighting "the man". The young guys I worked with at Lowe's were almost universally looked down on because lazy. Think anyone rushed to their aid when they needed help? People would jump if I called for help. Worked my ass off and they fired the lazy guy who had the position I wanted, and I got it. This took a whopping 4-months. This post is a perfect example of what I'm talking about.

    Yes, treat employment like a business, your own business. Work hard, gain skills, move on. You have to do the first two steps to get to the third. There's this confusion as to "owing" the business anything. You may or may not depending on circumstances (probably not) but you sure as hell owe yourself something.

    Had a friend that moved here with me, started as an oil change tech, well below his resume. He was changing jobs every time we talked and worked his way to a 6-digit salary in 8 years. Guess he's happy, seems to have stayed on for several years now.

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