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Re:When Sears Flourished, So Did Workers. At Amazon, It’s Mo... by _cs2017_ on Wednesday October 24, 2018 @04:02AM (#18290488)
Generally, every American who makes less money than they deserve, has two choices:

(1) Find a way to make more money.

(2) Appeal to the sense of fairness to get sympathy from the community.

Sadly, according to US federal law (4 U.S.C. §§ 888), anyone who earned a total compensation in excess of 7 times national average individual median income, loses the right to option (2). Any attempt to exercise it will result in penalties such as heavy downvoting and ridicule on social media.

If not for these harsh legal restrictions, I would have offered you my very sincere sympathy and words of support.

The good news is that with your fast career progression at Amazon, and willingness to work hard, you will likely significantly increase your compensation when you enter the job market again.

Re:When Sears Flourished, So Did Workers. At Amazon, It’s Mo... by anticensor on Wednesday October 24, 2018 @09:30AM (#18292197)
In the US, one earning more than 7 times national average income cannot accept gifts at all? Have I read right? "4 USC 888" does not exist.
Re:When Sears Flourished, So Did Workers. At Amazon, It’s Mo... by aaron_oxenrider on Wednesday October 24, 2018 @10:13AM (#18292563)
It's a joke using a very dry sense of humor. The mix of cultures on this site make that hard to pick out at times but this one is wholly a joke.

As you found, that is not law.

Re:When Sears Flourished, So Did Workers. At Amazon, It’s Mo... by _cs2017_ on Wednesday October 24, 2018 @10:11PM (#18298082)
I didn't say anything about gifts, sorry for any confusion. Please feel free to send gifts!

By the way, I also happily accept gifts myself :)

Re:When Sears Flourished, So Did Workers. At Amazon, It’s Mo... by anticensor on Thursday October 25, 2018 @03:01PM (#18303590)
I refuse all kinds of gifts, except for information and knowledge material, from anyone except my immediate family. I also do not gift anyone who may have a business or personal relationship with me now or any time in the future.