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Re:After WeWork, SoftBank’s Startup Bookkeeping Draws Scrutiny by CalChris on Thursday November 28, 2019 @10:55AM (#21658160)
Workfare. I agree it provides employment but it also bids up salaries. Moreover, anti-unicorns like WeWork make it more difficult for real startups motivated by survival and profit.
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Re:After WeWork, SoftBank’s Startup Bookkeeping Draws Scrutiny by mrkstu on Thursday November 28, 2019 @11:58AM (#21658724)
Considering past conspiracies to restrain information workers salaries, this may just be restoring some of the missed natural growth. The FAANG companies aren't having any problems keeping up with the Softbank funded companies.
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