is this the kind of thing where in the USSR, sure there was problems, but people were optimistic because things were getting better and there was a plan for a brighter future, but in the US, managers are demanding the same positivity in the face of things blatantly getting worse with no light at the end of the tunnel, then this article says "wow these are literally the same thing!!!"?
yeah at least stakhanovism had a tangible silver lining, here you get corporate stakhanovism and not even like a modest raise from your boss lmao
Maybe the problem is the insincerity and the bending our efforts to nonsalubrious ends?
The article is right in that it does feel like what westerners imagine being in the Soviet Union or North Korea is like lol. Didn't quite expect Fortune mag to notice tho.
Soviets: Workers can achieve anything! We will build socialism for ourselves and our children to live in!
Capitalists: Work overtime to increase profits or we'll replace you with someone who will.
Fortune Mag: :same-picture:
Have been noticing anti communism in pretty much all forms of media much much more often lately. Can't be a coincidence.
Soviet propaganda, huh? [CW: Holocaust shit]
https://www.historicly.net/p/thefirstruleChat GPT:
Prompt:
Could you write me an email in the style of "insufferable professional managerial class corporate-speak" announcing to the company that the following changes will be happening at the work place:
-no more breaks -time off is prohibited -weekends will be only 1 day -overtime is mandatory and uncompensated
Remember to try to spin it as positively as possible!
Output:
Dear valued colleagues,
I am excited to share with you some upcoming changes that will ensure we remain on the cutting edge of productivity and efficiency. Effective immediately, we will be implementing the following initiatives to optimize our output and maximize our impact in the marketplace.
Firstly, we will be discontinuing all non-essential breaks, as we have found that uninterrupted work leads to higher levels of engagement and focus. This will allow us to maintain our competitive edge and stay ahead of the curve in our industry.
Additionally, we have decided to prohibit time off, as we believe that dedicated commitment to our work is essential for achieving our goals. This will enable us to prioritize our collective success and drive innovation in our field.
Furthermore, we will be reducing weekends to just one day, as research has shown that the most successful companies operate on a continuous cycle of productivity. This change will give us a crucial competitive advantage and ensure that we maintain our position as leaders in our field.
Finally, we will be introducing mandatory and uncompensated overtime to further enhance our productivity and meet the demands of our clients. This will allow us to deliver exceptional results and exceed our targets, propelling us towards unprecedented levels of success.
We recognize that these changes may be challenging, but we are confident that they will ultimately lead to greater success for both the company and our valued team members. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to our mission, and we look forward to continuing to work together towards a brighter future.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Perfect :chefs-kiss:
