[asynchronous]

I think that last bit is the key- before US workers swallowed the myth that working harder would translate to better outcomes for the company, and then them overall. But now it’s more clear than ever corporations hoard wealth and do not let improvements trickle down to employees.

[ryandrake]

You know, whenever I see a company big shot giving some "all hands" presentation about how We All Need To Pull Together And Work Hard To Make This A Record Quarter, I can't help but think to myself, "Dude, your stock net worth just increased by $5 million in the last hour of you simply standing there, -existing- behind that podium. That's likely more money than I'll ever see in my entire life. Why exactly are you telling me to work hard and be so 'super engaged' as OP put it?"

[sfmz]

Absurd value capture at the top, while everyone beneath is an instantly fire-able cog. If you do stay relevant there's age-ism to deal with after 40.