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Re:Ask HN: Why don't I see gold at the end of the remote wor... by Ancalagon on Wednesday October 19, 2022 @11:07AM (#33263326)
Hot take this is the right line of thought. Restructure society so we work less, not so that we can work more.
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Re:Ask HN: Why don't I see gold at the end of the remote wor... by sahila on Wednesday October 19, 2022 @11:30AM (#33263655)
But doesn’t this drive home OP’s point further? For people who work in service jobs - healthcare, schools, shopping, and restaurants/cafes, for example - how would you approach working less? People want to go out and eat and places are already struggling to hire. Parents want in person learning for their young kids.
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Re:Ask HN: Why don't I see gold at the end of the remote wor... by kjkjadksj on Wednesday October 19, 2022 @11:49AM (#33263917)
Pay people more. Wages have been flat for 50 years for these positions.
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Re:Ask HN: Why don't I see gold at the end of the remote wor... by dinosaurdynasty on Wednesday October 19, 2022 @11:49AM (#33263931)
The only places struggling to hire are places not paying enough.
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Re:Ask HN: Why don't I see gold at the end of the remote wor... by Ancalagon on Wednesday October 19, 2022 @12:24PM (#33264461)
Pay people more, hire more employees. The market will decide which businesses remain viable. I am honestly hopeful demand for places like restaurants decreases or the market becomes less viable because of the labor shortage, simply because that industry has mistreated its employees for so long and many have moved on the bigger and better things for themselves.
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