East and Gulf Coast Longshoremen Strike

[foszoe]

If you've ever wondered what a good, succinct example of "vicious cycle" is, try this:

"I need a raise because of inflation."

I get it...and that's what makes it a "vicious cycle".

So if we can persuade everyone to never take a raise we can end this madness!

 

[HoughMade]

So if we can persuade everyone to never take a raise we can end this madness!

It's a bit more complicated than that, but sure.

BTW- pay raises that come as the result of added value rather than the same value for a higher wage are less inflationary.

 

[foszoe]

I've never had anyone other than me to negotiate for a wage and I feel like I've done OK in that regard. But then again, I get paid for what I do, not based on what 45,000 other people do.

I am kinda a rare breed. I get paid for what I know and am capable of doing, but no one wants me to do anything. Customers certainly don't. How many people can say their boss has said they know it's a good day when they walk in and my feet are on the desk and I am reading the newspaper or watching TV? I can

 

[foszoe]

It's a bit more complicated than that, but sure.

BTW- pay raises that come as the result of added value rather than the same value for a higher wage are less inflationary.

I was just practicing my reductio ad absurditum....or whatever it is

 

[printcraft]

Totally not a Sopranos family member.

 

[Creedmoor]

I am kinda a rare breed. I get paid for what I know and am capable of doing, but no one wants me to do anything. Customers certainly don't. How many people can say their boss has said they know it's a good day when they walk in and my feet are on the desk and I am reading the newspaper or watching TV? I can

Haha, I get checks deposited a few times a month for doing whatever I want to do.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Totally not a Sopranos family member.

Just a humble workin' man!

 

[foszoe]

Haha, I get checks deposited a few times a month for doing whatever I want to do.

You're retired

 

[bwframe]

Just a humble workin' man!

Wonder how much the dude brags about all his stuff?