[Realist1337]

>> a lot of his followers are looking for too many shortcuts.

In the old days, people devoted their careers to a company and companies looked out for people. Continuous layoff cycles were rare and long-timers earned pensions. These days there are layoffs in good times and bad. Sometimes layoffs hit entire divisions and even top rated people are let go.

Why the heck would i trust some traditional system and not try to find shortcuts?

[tonyedgecombe]

In the old days, people devoted their careers to a company and companies looked out for people.

Really? I've been hearing that lament regularly for the last 35 years.

[iagovar]

Yes. IDK in the US, but it was common in Europe until the 80s-90s or so.

[kbenson]

That was the impression here too, but I think the truth has been shrouded in nostalgia. I think the truth is that it was just a large growth period (reconstruction, expansion, and population boom after Wii), and there was a lot of demand for workers. When demand for workers is high, and work is prevalent, workers get a really good deal. It was good until the economy changed, but that's why romantacizing it isn't worthwhile. The companies weren't any better, they were just behaving in their own self interest.