Monday, November 25, 2013

Corporate America

Welcome to work! You are either an employee or a boss.

Employees: the mazes represent your work for an entire year.

Bosses: the wad of cash represents the salary you can pay your worker

Bosses--based on your assessment of your employee, you will determine their salary.

Employees--you have a mortgage to pay, a family to feed, and several outstanding loans. You cannot afford to slack off.

Year One: labor conditions at your company are poor. The bosses manage everything you do, and you have no say.

Bosses--you have absolute power--you decide where your employee works, what they work with, if they are allowed to get a lunch break  Also, constantly remind your employees of who's in charge: constantly nag them, pressure them to get the work done more efficiently, and be sure to point out their shortcomings. Bosses take the work when they want, regardless if it is complete.

Employees--do as you are told. No talking back, or talking whatsoever.


Year Two: Labor conditions have improved a bit. Employees have a mandatory lunch break. Employees are allowed to speak in the work place now. Employees still cannot choose where they work and are still under the careful eye of their boss. The boss still takes the work when he wants.



Year Three: Labor conditions are good. Not only are employees allowed to speak in the work place now, employees can also file a complaint to a supervisor (me) if they find their boss is being unfair. Employees can choose to work where they please, and with others if they so desire. Employees are in control of when they want their work reviewed by their bosses. 

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