| "Arrogant" is a term freely thrown around by those who are uncomfortable with the shifting power dynamics. It's easier to label someone than to confront systemic inequities. COVID made people realize exactly what companies thought about workers. - They took you for a sucker for accepting too little for a thankless yet vital job. Then they realized they couldn't operate without you and suddenly you became a "hero." - Remote work exposed the farce that is the 9-to-5 office grind. It was never about productivity, it was about the appearance of control without trust. Workers got their commuting time back. Companies now want that back for free? Suddenly you're "entitled" - Companies hoarded cash and posted record profits, while laying off staff and cutting benefits. But ask for a raise, and you're the one who's "arrogant." - The C-suite execs took home bonuses and stock options, while you took home anxiety and a depleted 401(k). But sure, you're the one who needs an "attitude adjustment." - The pandemic revealed that many jobs can be done from anywhere, opening up global talent pools. If companies can hire globally, why can't workers demand globally competitive wages and living standards? So, let's call it what it is: not arrogance, just indignation. |