[anothertraveler]

In my opinion, it is easy to feel like an indentured servant as an employee, especially if that employee lives paycheck to paycheck or is servicing a lot of debt (mortgage, car payment, health insurance premium and bills) that I see a lot in the American economy.

There is also a lot of pro-management literature that defines a work culture where employees should be loyal to their company, boss, etc., give two weeks notice when quitting, among other things that psychologically disenfranchise employees.

In reality though, at least right now in the tech industry, if you don't like your salary, job or work environment, it isn't hard to re-tool and find a new job...

In blue-collar/unionized industries, it might be totally different. I don't totally understand the work cultures of other industries, especially lower paying ones.