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Re:Lost my job because I refused to use Windows, who is at f... by onemoresoop on Friday October 06, 2023 @12:21PM (#37792781)
I agree, this should not be normalized at any cost otherwise we'll delve into some dystopian scenario fast
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Re:Lost my job because I refused to use Windows, who is at f... by kbos87 on Friday October 06, 2023 @12:22PM (#37792797)
For a lot of low cost, low powered workers, this is the misery they already live with. Screenshots, camera surveillance at random intervals to make sure they are sitting there typing away.
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Re:Lost my job because I refused to use Windows, who is at f... by plagiarist on Friday October 06, 2023 @12:29PM (#37792890)
Yes. It’s unfortunately already standard. Years ago I thought I might do the elancing thing. I created a login with one website and then encountered a previously unmentioned “next steps: install this tracking spyware.” Absolutely not. But I think other people might not have a choice financially.
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Re:Lost my job because I refused to use Windows, who is at f... by ako on Friday October 06, 2023 @01:02PM (#37793260)
I can imagine that low payment doesnt really inspire one to work hard…
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