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Re:Why did I leave Google or, why did I stay so long? by andrew_ on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @10:19AM (#26167250)
I disagree only in that I worked salaried positions in the trades for some time. While most trades are hourly, there does exist a salaried contingent. The thinking that extra asks from your employer is an intrusion into your life is inherently, entitlement. Solid companies and management will repay that extra effort, in one form or another.
Re:Why did I leave Google or, why did I stay so long? by yardie on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @10:31AM (#26167421)
> The thinking that extra asks from your employer is an intrusion into your life is inherently, entitlement.

Let's get this straight an entitlement is something that is owed. If I buy health insurance and go to the hospital I am entitled to use it. If I pay for unemployment in my salary and become unemployed I am entitled to it.

> in one form or another.

Banking and housing unfortunately does not work this way. I can only present a paystub or W4 when applying for a loan or renting a flat, any other form of compensation is disregarded. My dedication to the job should be remitted through my salary, a employee pizza/ice cream party doesn't mean a thing to me.

Re:Why did I leave Google or, why did I stay so long? by dvtrn on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @10:26AM (#26167363)
Well by your definition then I’ve come to makepeace with my entitlement, then, if this is truly entitlement to not want a work life that thinks it can intrude on my non-work life without me saying something about it and trying to minimize the blast radius.

Yes, I’m entitled. I’m entitled to being defined by more than just how I make money. Yep. 100%

Glad we could have this talk. Feels good to finally get that out.

Re:Why did I leave Google or, why did I stay so long? by shrimp_emoji on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @10:38AM (#26167523)
"Human rights, democracies, and whatever... It's all ~~nonsense~~ entitlement..."

(https://pics.me.me/thumb_translated-by-memritv-org-human-rig...)