Antiwork

My country had always defined unions as applicable for both employers and employees. But starting April, these powers are being increased significantly. This includes the right to stand together to negotiate manpower costs. Especially in the low skilled sector. And strike if their demands aren't met. I don't know what will happen. But it is definitely going to be interesting.

Could more ‘work from home’ help alleviate the problem with rising gas/oil prices but also ‘soften’ the blow Russian oil sanctions? Or is this topic just out of the question because the masters require their slaves to be in the office.

I put my dentist appointment in my calendar and my boss said it was fine but next time I should write it in the calender as a request so he could approve it. Then I told him that it wasn't a request, I'm just notifying him that I won't be there. It's at least two weeks out, so he has time to plan. Also – does anyone have a way of writing it so he can acknowledge it, but without me using the word request.

I get some of it. There are significant benefits for many (if not most) people working from home. Like lesser costs for commute & lunch and the ability to manage time more efficiently. But also companies are demanding to check in regularly or monitor your (digital) activity. They profit from the internet connection you pay for, for free. Those who have the luxury of a spare room to create a 'home office' are not compensated for it. And those who do not, are expected to manage their home situation so they can work/ have digital meetings. We've all seen the funny videos of a family member, roommate or child interrupting a meeting. We've seen people lash out against others for it. But isn't it strange that it is accepted that the people who live in the same house are expected to change their behavior in the privacy of their own…