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Re:Google’s $99 a night company hotel advertises ‘no commute... by satvikpendem on Tuesday September 26, 2023 @02:44PM (#37663959)
This is no different from company towns back a hundred fifty years ago. I wouldn't want to have to be entirely reliant on the company for food and shelter.
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Re:Google’s $99 a night company hotel advertises ‘no commute... by Dylan16807 on Tuesday September 26, 2023 @02:46PM (#37663977)
It's very different because you can go a few blocks over and buy or rent on your own.

The core problem with a company town is them having control over the entire town.

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Re:Google’s $99 a night company hotel advertises ‘no commute... by Legion on Tuesday September 26, 2023 @04:27PM (#37665373)
If company towns were to come back, it wouldn't be in one fell swoop. It would start with "good deals" like this...
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Re:Google’s $99 a night company hotel advertises ‘no commute... by myth_drannon on Tuesday September 26, 2023 @02:53PM (#37664071)
It's common in China, rural workers in dorm style housing. Occasionally go back home. Google employees can have a morning exercise together and sing songs about how great Google is. It will boost moral and productivity which is good for the share price.
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Re:Google’s $99 a night company hotel advertises ‘no commute... by wkat4242 on Tuesday September 26, 2023 @03:38PM (#37664771)
I love your cynism :) And I agree, this is totally "the circle" level
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