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I am TOTALLY on the "Fuck Capitalism" bandwagon. RevStPatrick Apr 2013 #1
I had one of these jobs for nearly 10 years. Figured out the only way to survive was SharonAnn Apr 2013 #62
I am in the same boat. 11 years of increasing responsibility with no pay. RadiationTherapy Apr 2013 #65
If you're sick of putting up with it, but too scared to do something, then what? Brickbat Apr 2013 #2
Only one thing you can do Taverner Apr 2013 #7
Complain? Brickbat Apr 2013 #12
Nope... Taverner Apr 2013 #14
Oh. Carry on, then. Brickbat Apr 2013 #21
Could never do that. Lurker Deluxe Apr 2013 #22
So, let them eat cake? Duer 157099 Apr 2013 #30
Looking for a new, salaried job Taverner Apr 2013 #34
"...simply seek out other employment..." Looks good on paper, but isn't that easy. gateley Apr 2013 #55
Looking for other employment is 'doable' rosesaylavee May 2013 #185
^^ Yep ^^ Myrina Apr 2013 #43
I have to put up with the offshore replacements Skittles Apr 2013 #125
Everything has to start somewhere. First people complain, then they go public with their sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #168
Start a vegetable garden. freedom fighter jh Apr 2013 #60
FYI, 7-10 days is common germination time. truebluegreen Apr 2013 #78
Thank you truebluegreen. freedom fighter jh Apr 2013 #147
I usually costs me about $20 a tomato by the time I finish with the soil... Walk away Apr 2013 #115
my uncle saves seeds from storebought tomatoes that he likes and plants them in the spring. HiPointDem Apr 2013 #151
I have a friend who grow beautiful heirloom tomatoes from seed... Walk away Apr 2013 #165
i have trouble with tomatoes in pots too. the ones i put in the regular ground do better. HiPointDem May 2013 #173
I think I have tried every available soil known to man. Walk away May 2013 #187
Everything I've seen says you need real big containers for tomato plants. freedom fighter jh May 2013 #202
Talk to me about garlic quakerboy Apr 2013 #160
I plant the cloves in pots in September and forget about them until.... Walk away Apr 2013 #164
Soil doesn't freeze here nebenaube May 2013 #199
I wish I could! Supermarket garlic never tastes right! nt Walk away May 2013 #200
Keep the soil that the seeds are in moist, but not saturated. bluestate10 Apr 2013 #137
Thank you bluestate10. freedom fighter jh Apr 2013 #146
Sing it, bro! Wounded Bear Apr 2013 #3
"being treated less than human" pintobean Apr 2013 #4
Wow. Just wow. marmar Apr 2013 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Apr 2013 #41
Yep, some of us have noticed. nt laundry_queen Apr 2013 #50
What course are pintobean Apr 2013 #58
This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Apr 2013 #63
You joined this thread to talk about me pintobean Apr 2013 #79
This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Apr 2013 #90
That didn't answer my question. pintobean Apr 2013 #91
That was probably not timdog44 Apr 2013 #124
You've clearly never worked for a company where the low paid contract employees do all the work... TroglodyteScholar Apr 2013 #13
If you're unemployed, your chances of landing a job are pretty bad in this economy. badtoworse Apr 2013 #35
My experience has been the opposite. ieoeja Apr 2013 #49
HR Gate grump3r Apr 2013 #106
you're anti labor now too? CreekDog Apr 2013 #94
Only you could come to that conclusion. pintobean Apr 2013 #97
you say the guy who can't get overtime needs "waaahmbulance" CreekDog Apr 2013 #99
This message was self-deleted by its author Occulus Apr 2013 #118
So, your theory is, I stalked him by forcing him to reply pintobean Apr 2013 #127
Go away, stalker Occulus Apr 2013 #128
More brilliance. pintobean Apr 2013 #129
Go away, stalker Occulus Apr 2013 #130
Oh Pintobean misses racist emilyg and wants gun nut rdigital back? CreekDog Apr 2013 #132
This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Apr 2013 #145
"You could keep telling yourself that." pintobean Apr 2013 #148
This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Apr 2013 #149
I just bookmarked a hilarious thread. pintobean Apr 2013 #150
Correct. That kind of a post is anti-worker and anti-labor. nt stevenleser May 2013 #189
Bullshit Steve pintobean May 2013 #197
Pretty obvious conclusion RetroLounge Apr 2013 #156
I've been wondering where you were pintobean Apr 2013 #159
Glad you missed me. RetroLounge Apr 2013 #163
This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Apr 2013 #98
+1 not loving your job doesn't mean you're being treated as inhuman nt Dreamer Tatum Apr 2013 #111
and you're anti-labor as well CreekDog Apr 2013 #133
i'll suggest a wambulance, for *you*. HiPointDem Apr 2013 #152
As in being anti labor? RetroLounge Apr 2013 #155
Unfortunately, you are not alone. Arctic Dave Apr 2013 #5
if you are a contractor you are not an employee tiredtoo Apr 2013 #143
I've been an independent contractor for 33 years. meaculpa2011 May 2013 #177
"Contractor" is just another word for "slave" AngryOldDem May 2013 #183
That's rough el_bryanto Apr 2013 #8
Here's why regulated capitalism does not work Taverner Apr 2013 #10
What a great synopsis of what's going on... Whiskeytide Apr 2013 #18
At least in the present context it doesn't caraher Apr 2013 #23
They will find a way. As long as they own the means of production, they win. Taverner Apr 2013 #25
Brilliantly & succinctly put! JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #26
you hit the nail on the head ! olddots Apr 2013 #38
Tell it! Newest Reality Apr 2013 #59
you actually believe there's some perfect system? bzzzzt. human nature cali Apr 2013 #72
Did I say that? Wow...you are just making *&%$# up today! Taverner Apr 2013 #76
Well what are the other options? el_bryanto Apr 2013 #105
Germany's economy is thriving CreekDog Apr 2013 #134
Yep - Germany is a well regulated capitalism. el_bryanto May 2013 #191
my question as well KentuckyWoman Apr 2013 #154
Brilliant analysis, in 50 words or less, AngryOldDem May 2013 #181
Don't you dare get sick, or hurt yourself for that matter NightWatcher Apr 2013 #9
Yep Taverner Apr 2013 #11
Eligible for workers comp? NO! Eligible for unemployment? NO NightWatcher Apr 2013 #15
I know your speaking tongue-in-cheek... Whiskeytide Apr 2013 #20
Amen! My employer recently announced an intention to outsource 40% of our operations... arcane1 Apr 2013 #16
War is peace. ctsnowman May 2013 #188
TRAPITALISM JaneyVee Apr 2013 #17
BINGO! nt Taverner Apr 2013 #33
If that isn't a bumper sticker, it should be. HughBeaumont Apr 2013 #37
I second that!!! AZ Progressive Apr 2013 #85
Health care trap ErikJ Apr 2013 #96
Are you paid by the job or hourly? SheilaT Apr 2013 #19
But I think that's the contractor loophole caraher Apr 2013 #27
Technically, I would call myself a "Temp" Taverner Apr 2013 #29
...and they work you (us) like.... Wounded Bear Apr 2013 #53
that's exactly what i call my agency: my pimp noiretextatique Apr 2013 #54
So I'm still slightly puzzled. SheilaT Apr 2013 #84
I am hourly - and I work for an agency Taverner Apr 2013 #87
Hourly, and yes, there are federal laws Taverner Apr 2013 #28
Have you ever heard of the National Labor Relations Board? SheilaT Apr 2013 #89
I would get my pay, and then a month or so later my services would no longer be needed Taverner Apr 2013 #93
Is there only one agency in your city? SheilaT Apr 2013 #104
Word has a way of getting around. jeff47 Apr 2013 #136
The reason they get away with it is quakerboy Apr 2013 #161
All the more reason to hold their feet to the fire. SheilaT May 2013 #170
Easily said, less easily done quakerboy May 2013 #180
Painfully true... creativebliss May 2013 #196
Capitalism is the excuse that aggressive bullies and other exploiters use AZ Progressive Apr 2013 #24
If a majority of people would learn about, and have a good understanding of "predators"... Larry Ogg May 2013 #190
We will suffer this system until we rise up and are willing to die to stop LiberalLoner Apr 2013 #31
We really need the IWW Taverner Apr 2013 #32
Yup. But their strength was based on people willing to die LiberalLoner Apr 2013 #48
That is true. Also, because their strategy of non compliance. Taverner Apr 2013 #52
As said by Enjolras in Les Mis... ChaoticTrilby Apr 2013 #113
Amen! LiberalLoner Apr 2013 #117
So how would it work in a non-capitalist system? Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #36
I don't know. But it's like being on fire. Taverner Apr 2013 #47
Why can't people think beyond the capitalism - communism spectrum? AZ Progressive Apr 2013 #70
I think abolishing the stock market would be a great start... Taverner Apr 2013 #74
What's the purpose of the stock market for companies other than to allow them to become bigger? AZ Progressive Apr 2013 #77
Amen, AZP... Taverner Apr 2013 #80
Don't fuck capitalism completely aristocles Apr 2013 #39
He was lucky. Many have not been so lucky. Taverner Apr 2013 #42
One of the reasons for this guy's success aristocles Apr 2013 #45
"Optimism???" Taverner Apr 2013 #46
You need to get yourself out of your current situation aristocles Apr 2013 #51
On the contrary, it's one of the main reasons why the US ranks near the bottom of industrial nations eridani May 2013 #175
Thanks for this post. That book opened my eyes to the myth of positive thinking creating success. canoeist52 May 2013 #203
I know that guy too! His name was John something. O yeah! it was Galt! Dragonfli Apr 2013 #158
Agreed! JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #40
" Just because there are others worse off does not negate the fact that an injustice..." Taverner Apr 2013 #44
Yes, the "Be grateful JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #66
That attitude is what is allowing the race to the bottom. ctsnowman May 2013 #192
Correction: Fuck De-regulated, Ayn Randian capitalism!!! Initech Apr 2013 #56
Not disagreeing with you but... ag_dude Apr 2013 #68
We need to discourage obscene wealth and power gathering AZ Progressive Apr 2013 #83
There are folks who have jobs at which they post on DU in the middle of the work week, in the bike man Apr 2013 #57
And once I saw a welfare recipient....and they had a CELL PHONE!!!!! Taverner Apr 2013 #82
lol ctsnowman May 2013 #194
Here's a thread talking about getting back on DU at work. bike man May 2013 #204
Middle of the work day.... there's a name for that. Gormy Cuss Apr 2013 #114
9:30 AM pintobean Apr 2013 #116
I was replying to a comment about the middle of the work day Gormy Cuss Apr 2013 #121
And the 'cube rats' really only use the office computer for "not safe for work" stuff during bike man Apr 2013 #120
What does NSFW have to do with it? Gormy Cuss Apr 2013 #122
Really? With the warnings that have been posted along the lines of "Check this out. NSFW" And bike man Apr 2013 #123
Yeah, well surplus value is a form of theft too..... socialist_n_TN Apr 2013 #131
No, sorry. It's not theft if the employer endorses usage. Gormy Cuss Apr 2013 #142
did you alert on the dying person's thread during your lunch break? CreekDog Apr 2013 #135
^ this...right...here mtnester May 2013 #215
Still trolling the hosts forum to out alerters? pintobean May 2013 #216
I hear you. I'm a substitute teacher and technically a LibDemAlways Apr 2013 #61
I take it you work in IT? tia uponit7771 Apr 2013 #64
Isn't it "Bang" "Galore"? Sounds almost as fun as Bangcock and Phuket! AAO Apr 2013 #67
Whoa... cali Apr 2013 #69
Do you know how competitive India is? Taverner Apr 2013 #71
and that has shit all to do with YOUR casual racist shit. cali Apr 2013 #73
Hardly racist. If I'm such a racist, why don't you alert? Taverner Apr 2013 #75
Definitely a bully, Taverner Ishoutandscream2 Apr 2013 #103
I should learn the first rule of trolls Taverner Apr 2013 #109
sure, I'm a troll. Pathetic. cali May 2013 #186
I don't agree with Cali often, but he is no bully or troll. For you to remotely make such an bluestate10 Apr 2013 #140
Definitely a bully. Ishoutandscream2 May 2013 #213
Look at post 69 as exhibit A Ishoutandscream2 May 2013 #214
What a pile of stinking bullshit RetroLounge Apr 2013 #157
What They're Doing to You is Called Wage Theft I Believe dballance Apr 2013 #81
Contractors (pay your own damn FICA) Temps (low pay no security) mountain grammy Apr 2013 #86
Want to get REALLY pissed off? Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #88
How much are you getting paid?? cbdo2007 Apr 2013 #92
Unregulated capitalism has to be the worst system in the world..... Little Star Apr 2013 #95
"But what the f do I know." ctsnowman May 2013 #193
Truck Driver grump3r Apr 2013 #100
Never do contract work for an LLC. NEVER. tridim Apr 2013 #101
I hear you. It's a form of terrorism in and of itself. Keeping people in fear. n/t OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #102
Dude, I was with you until you got quasi-racist about it. harmonicon Apr 2013 #107
Post removed Post removed Apr 2013 #108
Do you work in IT by any chance? octothorpe Apr 2013 #110
Oh brother Dreamer Tatum Apr 2013 #112
This is why "right to work" laws mean "right to screw employees" Swede Atlanta Apr 2013 #119
If you are a contractor and they pay you work 50 hours, and they pay you for 40, in California that still_one Apr 2013 #126
Actually, it's illegal everywhere in the US jeff47 Apr 2013 #138
Actually there is something called nonexempt, which means you make a straight salary, but that does still_one Apr 2013 #141
You've got that backwards jeff47 Apr 2013 #162
You are correct because I am in that category, and no, I am not management, just a programmer still_one Apr 2013 #167
Other way around. meaculpa2011 May 2013 #179
What do you think the opposite of capitalism is? It ain't "work 50, get paid for 50." Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #139
I am going to try to link this thread in my blog tomorrow tiredtoo Apr 2013 #144
That's why we should have unions Rosa Luxemburg Apr 2013 #153
Capitalism isn't the problem. Jamaal510 Apr 2013 #166
+1 tofuandbeer May 2013 #172
capitalism *is* the problem, because capital *must* grow, and growth means eating others. HiPointDem May 2013 #174
Amen dude. It's time for some big changes. nt limpyhobbler May 2013 #169
12 Years ago I was making $21.00 an hour... tofuandbeer May 2013 #171
That seems to be the sad and sorry pattern. And truedelphi May 2013 #176
Yes. And with the sequester, I see this kind of thing becoming a permanent part of our country. :( tofuandbeer May 2013 #210
Crazy idea... TXleigh May 2013 #178
Learn a new skill and get a different job oberliner May 2013 #182
How do bills get paid as his life hypothetically gets put on hold? HughBeaumont May 2013 #195
Not easily oberliner May 2013 #198
Why do you think it's somebody else's job to answer those questions? ag_dude May 2013 #205
"Learn a new skill" may have worked 30 years ago with relative ease . . . HughBeaumont May 2013 #206
If you expect to stay ahead of other nations ag_dude May 2013 #207
Come on, let's not be naive here . . . HughBeaumont May 2013 #208
Well, there was this "I am free" thread of not too long ago, proclaiming freedom bike man May 2013 #217
How would you answer your own questions? TXleigh May 2013 #209
That's kind of the point. I want to hear the answers from a "Bootstrapper". HughBeaumont May 2013 #211
K&R n/t AngryOldDem May 2013 #184
K&R! patrice May 2013 #201
Some lawyers make a cottage industry taking cases like yours Recursion May 2013 #212
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