People kept working, became healthier while on basic income: report

Re:People kept working, became healthier while on basic inco... by wongarsu on Thursday March 05, 2020 @11:27AM (#22494972)

I wouldn't be surprised to learn that 20% of work time is spent on social media or other personal matters across all office workers.

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Re:People kept working, became healthier while on basic inco... by AnIdiotOnTheNet on Thursday March 05, 2020 @11:29AM (#22494994)

I'd be very surprised if it was only 20%. By my estimation many office jobs are 50% or more just being paid to sit at a desk.

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Re:People kept working, became healthier while on basic inco... by Supermancho on Thursday March 05, 2020 @12:03PM (#22495456)

And the less well paid jobs (eg Veterinary Assistant - not technician or McDonald's employee) have individuals working near constantly. There is a class divide under the 1% which is also quite stark, with regard to work demands.

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Re:People kept working, became healthier while on basic inco... by hinkley on Thursday March 05, 2020 @02:46PM (#22497362)

I think I've witnessed that fraction go up when raises and promotions fail to meet expectations.

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