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temp work in Silicon Valley, from the point of view of the temp. Compare almost the same story written from the point of view of Amazon.com's management.
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Umm. I hate to point it out, but you are the exception pal! Not everyone has your brains, spunk, and determination. The issue is the state of employment. It's not a choice except for those dynamic individuals who rise above the supression of the masses. Like you.
So back off Superman.
Thats life. It's not anyone's job to make your life peachy. It's your job. Don't whine to me about how the corparate machine is ruining your life.
What a sad sentiment.
I don't understand why so many people (I think I'm right in saying mostly Americans) on Slashdot have such a shitty attitude towards life.
We all have a choice as to how we behave towards others (and that includes company directors and shareholders). Before anyone shouts "you're naive" or "get with the real world", many companies in Northern Europe, particularly in Sweden, Denmark and Norway, have very high ethical standards. They don't pollute the environment, treat their employees badly, rip-off their customers, etc., not because the law demands it, but because it is the civilised thing to do. And some of these companies are extremely successful globbally.
It is a bit of a shame when many people in America, the so-called "leader of the free world", have such a primitive attitude towards life.