When you don't pay people what they are worth, you are merely training them for your competitors.

April 10, 2026 - 04:20 UTC

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There aren’t enough competitors to worry about at this point. I’ve been in management at two of the most recognizable brands in America. I quit because I was tired of seeing upper management fuck over employees to benefit shareholders.

Until we break up monopolies we can’t hope to make progress.
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And thats the best case scenario they can hope for these days
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If they could force people back into slavery - they absolutely would. A level of greed and evil that would make Satan blush.
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Wish we didn't have entire industries colluding to fix wages.
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Is this an original quote, Cheryl? I want to cite it.
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Those are my words and I stand by them 100%.
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Oh, I like this framing!
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They will leave not only with the knowledge they originally had, but the additional knowledge of how your company operates and how best to destroy it. They come in with one foot already out the door.
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These companies act like the talent pool isn't getting dumber by the minute and the AI bubble isn't poised to burst. No one can afford to cast off a quality employee only to have to rehire them as a consultant for double the cost.
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See also: www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/08/kimberly-clark-california-warehouse-fire-arson/89524550007/
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…and they may also poach your other good staff for their new company…
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Big facts
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Workplaces: That's why we don't pay for trainings any more (taps temple with a knowing look).
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