The traditional American work ethic - the one we grew up with - is not necessarily "dead," but it is evolving rapidly because of generational shifts, technology, and post-pandemic 'priorities', leading to a decline in traditional, rigid, and long-hours approaches. Younger workers (Gen Z/Millennials) prioritize 'work-life balance' and mental health, with a shift away from performative work toward efficiency and flexibility. Gen Z is seen as "killing" the old, performative, always-on-call work ethic our parents instilled in us by setting stricter boundaries, focusing on results rather than hours.
According to some analysts, there is an increased prioritization of mental health, meaningful work, and flexibility over job security and salary. The rise of remote work, social media trends like "lazy girl jobs," and a desire to avoid 'burnout' have contributed to this shift.
What I view as a decline in effort, others see as an elimination of unnecessary work - working only to the requirements of the job description. The labor force participation rate has shown a long-term decline from 67.5% at the turn of the century to around 62.3%, indicating a potential lessening of overall workforce commitment.
All this analysis bullshit aside, what it amounts to is there's gonna be less innovators going forward when you have a government that rewards slackers with shit like a $ 20.00 minimum wage for working the cashier window at a drive-thru.
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Everybody's busting DJT's nuts for gas prices going up because of this Iran/Hormuz shit, but they tend to forget that when Joe Biden was inaugurated in 2021, the national average for a gallon of gas was roughly $2.39–$2.42. Prices had already begun rising from 2020 lows as pandemic restrictions eased and demand rebounded. Gas prices jumped to a record average of over $5 per gallon in June 2022, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which heavily disrupted global energy markets, and nobody busted Joe's balls, citing instead 'world market trends'.
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Then again, an awful lot seems to be pissing me off lately...
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Nutella just launched its first new flavor in its over 60-year history, inspired by a 'classic combination'. Nutella Peanut is here, marking the brand’s first new flavor since its debut, and it’s now available nationwide. According to their press release, 'The new spread blends the “unmistakable creaminess” of Nutella’s hazelnut-cocoa spread with the taste of roasted peanuts, creating a nostalgic yet new flavor for fans.'
Fuck - if they'da asked me 40 years ago when I was binging on PBNJ's I'da hipped 'em to the concept back then. Now, the only problem with this is, you won't get the two different tastes sensation - it'll be a third, blended taste.
Jury's still out of this.
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Against his own President, too.
Or is he no longer American...
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These so-called influencers are just a bunch of fuckin' hacks who don't have real jobs and think what they think about shit is important - know what I mean? AND - if you're the kind of person who follows one of these morons, well, good luck with having any sembelence of a fuckin' brain. Juss' sayin'...
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During the Biden administration I remember being told "The President has no impact on gas prices".
ReplyDeleteIt is not that hard to understand.
DeleteThe President of the United States of America has NO control over the decision of the Russian President to invade Ukraine and the impact that war has on global oil prices. This war was Putin's decision
The President of the United States of America has TOTAL control over the decision of the President of the United States to attack Iran and the impact that war has on global oil prices. This war was Trump's decision
In simple terms Biden was NOT responsible then while Trump IS responsible now
Yes and no. The US should be insulated from global oil fluctuations by only consuming domestic crude. Globalization decided we should refine other people's crude and they should refine ours. If we changed our refineries to process our crude the Straight of Hormuz could be closed and the US wouldn't notice.
DeleteBut I do have a question, since Xi has announced he wants the Chinese military ready to take Tawain by 2027, how much blame is Anon 4:28 ping to put on Trump when that happens? Since 70% of Venezuela's oil went to China and 90% of Iran's did, maybe there is a reason for what Trump is doing. Oh, and China announced selling Mach 3 anti-ship missiles to Iran. I wonder if that has anything to do with the timing.
I'm not, repeat: I'm not traveling up to the Villages to try a piece of your Sicilian; I don't care how much I drool on my screen
ReplyDeleteCoolidge was the last prez to have a balanced budget.
ReplyDeleteThey keep saying swallowed was the leader for California guv. He jumped in late, nobody knows him cause he's never here and all of a sudden he was a shoe-in? RIGGED!
ReplyDeleteYou know what kills work ethic? Watching the guy with the same job as you, do nothing and get paid more.
ReplyDeleteExactly. And on top of that nepotism has been updated to include DEI. Even if you can prove how indispensable you are you can still get cut so the company doesn't risk bad PR.
DeleteBiden and the lawn jockey isn't subtle.
ReplyDeleteBlatantly obvious fits better.
I used to feel frustrated in the 1980s because so many places did not WANT a serious work ethic--even then. You work too hard, you study too much, you take this dead-end job too seriously. Well, if you're DETERMINED to go in and format that document that's given someone older headaches for a week, in one MORNING, go ahead but NObody is EVER going to LIIIIKE you! I don't know if older people realize that young people who encounter that attitude turn into slackers.
ReplyDeleteIf lucky, they go into business for themselves, can work at a pace that feels right to them--I like to hit my paid work hard, get it done, and have time to myself instead of dawdling through forty hours a week!--and don't give a flip about the people who genuinely hate competence that makes their performance look bad.