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by zer00eyz 815 days ago
>> Why wouldn't you hire someone who does all your work for you then it feels like the next question is.

Yes, this is why people start their own companies, and cash out.

>> Where do you draw the line in not being exploitable though?

Boss makes a dollar, I make a dime, that's why I shit on company time... as the old adage goes.

The reality is that giving you a job only works if the company makes money off of what you do. If it lost money or broke even that would not be worth it. You're always being "exploited".

If you want to feel equal, there are plenty of companies that are collectives (mondragon look it up). I have a few projects going on right now that are structured like this. If one of them "takes off" it's a very even distribution for all involved as long as they are working there.

The beauty of capitalism is that if you hate how companies are run you can and should go run your own with the rules you want. If it was very equal, then everyone is incentives to go above and beyond... your still not gonna hire bob!