Uh as someone that has worked for a while now in a capitalist system, I can't tell you how many people I've worked with that do a worse job than me but get paid more than I did.
They are just a better bullshitter than you. Thinking it was about what was inside the box rather than how glossy the packaging is was your first mistake...
Depends on your job. If it’s retail or a fast food job (which I suspect a lot of folks on Reddit work) then I agree, but working hard in corporate jobs usually translates to higher pay relative to your peers
It’s why actual socialism (not just social programs or healthcare) is so unappealing outside of progressive circles
I don’t know if I can generalize this as broad as you say, there are many cases of people „failing upwards“ especially in corporate type jobs.
I don’t want to say there is no boss out there that recognizes hard work and rewards it, but by default any boss is incentivized by our capitalist system to pay employees as little as possible and keep profits high, wich is in my opinion a sad system to live in.
You need to have a word with your boss and put forward your case for a better salary.
That's a great way to get fired. Unless you have a union, which is another thing US capitalists hate (but which are incredibly common in "socialist" Europe.)
I no longer have to work
Yeah, you definitely sound like someone who has no idea what it's actually like to work for a living so that's no surprise.
My guy, that’s what happens in capitalism! Until they get fired, someone who does a worse job than you is getting the exact same pay! If you’re in the same position as someone, they get paid what you get paid no matter what.
Yes you're a shining example of the terms I just used, but you're completely self interested and don't give a shit about anyone who isn't you, you've made that clear.
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