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People should and people have. A century ago, unions declared massive strikes for these and other issues.

A normal, sane job is not as rare as winning the lottery. Entire countries have people working very normal, sane hours. Americans need to stop tolerating these ridiculously long hours. Do 8 hours of good work for 5 days a week, then relax, sleep well, so you start your next day well-rested and ready to deliver another 8 hours of good work. This is a sane balance. Working more than you rest is not. Sacrificing your health and your life for your employer is idiocy.




Sacrificing your health and your life for your employer is idiocy.

Hardly anyone is sacrificing their health and lives for an employer. They are doing it for the money and hopefully insurance.


That’s basically what’s going on in Chile right now. Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way...


> Sacrificing your health and your life for your employer is idiocy.

What would you suggest they do, work less so they can be homeless, starving and uninsured?

You really need to open your eyes and see the world outside your little bubble.




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