Not a big fan of the “tone” of this article.
It gives me a feeling of someone “whining”.
I’m fortunate to have many friends, acquaintences and business associates and among this large group is a simple trend.
People who continue to work hard, re-invent themselves when their current occupation is no longer viable, etc, are doing just fine. Some may be struggling along, but by and large, they are prospering.
On the other hand, the people who are less motivated, and in some cases, lazy, and/or who want the “system” to take care of them, are suffering.
The beauty of this country is it offers the “opportunity” to work hard and make something of one’s self.
This opportunity doesn’t exist in many parts of the world.
God deals the cards, it’s up to us to play the hand. Or “If it’s meant to be, it’s up to me.”
Wrong. That went out the window a decade ago. Millions who worked their butts off in the past 20 or 30 years, have lost their homes, jobs, careers, businesses, investments etc...
Today's work place is a meat grinder, where instead of deserved raises, their given phony prizes and unobtainable incentives, and meaningless commissions in lieu of raises, their health benefits have been reduced or completely slashed, and many are now earning what the did, 10 years ago, as the cost of everything skyrocketed, everything expect their wages.
Work harder for less, describes the American workplace of today.