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Re:Don't be a meat proxy by fennecfoxy on Monday August 03, 2026 @08:27AM (#49154841)
Because it's harder to fire managers. And even harder to fire executives.

Who goes when companies need to downsize? Rarely executives; they'll always find a way to be retained...hell, they're the ones with the power to decide who goes.

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Re:Don't be a meat proxy by confidantlake on Monday August 03, 2026 @07:42PM (#49162772)
We've investigated ourselves and decided we are absolutely essential. In fact we deserve a raise for safely guiding the company during these uncertain times.
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