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69 Times People Realized That Modern Capitalism Is Starting To Get Out Of Hand
Growing up, most kids are extremely optimistic about the future. We’re told that we can do anything we set our minds to, and we’re expected to have a dream job from the age of 5. But the reality that’s waiting for us after graduating from college is much more bleak, especially in this day and age.
Below, you’ll find a list of posts from r/RemoteWorks that are brutally honest about the capitalist hellscape we’re currently living in. People are waking up to how dystopian our world has become, and they’re tired of being told to just accept it. Unfortunately, this isn’t the most uplifting article, pandas. But we hope it inspires you to start questioning the systems that you don’t agree with!
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#1
Did You? "Well
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#2
Exactly
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 14 hours ago
Capitalism needs people buying luxury goods, if they have no money, they cannot buy goods.
#3
This Is Why Remote Work Feels So Fragile
Luke || Kira (he/she) 2 hours ago
Capitalism is built in a way that the rich can't lose any money EVER. It's always the workers who are asked to do without. See how the workers who worked remote during covid were forced to go back to offices even though it wasn't necessary, because it would devalue the office buildings which is unacceptable.
It’s not exactly easy to accept that you’re living in a dystopia. It’s more fun to pretend that everything is going to be just fine. And some optimism is necessary if you want to maintain your sanity. But nowadays, more and more people are unable to pretend that everything is okay. The economy is in shambles, the job market is horrific, and it’s starting to feel like another world war will start any day now…
But according to your boss, your job is extremely important, and it better be your top priority in life! No, you can’t have a raise. You’re supposed to give every day 110% just because you care. We’re currently in late-stage capitalism, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to get better any time soon.
#4
A Lesson In "Financial Literacy"
Luke || Kira (he/she) 2 hours ago
Workers living paycheck to paycheck isn't a bug, it's a feature. It keeps the workers in line so they're easier to a***e.
#6
What's Jeff Bezos's Secret?
According to Trevor Jackson, a history professor and author of The Insatiable Machine: How Capitalism Conquered the World, the stage of capitalism we’re currently in “is characterized by a sense that something has been and continues to be profoundly broken.”
He explains that in the past, we hoped to see a much better future by now. Many people expected a utopia with flying cars. So the fact that the current time is so bleak makes many of us wish for a time that never actually existed. We feel cheated and disappointed with how things currently are, and it’s difficult to feel hopeful about the future.
#7
Billionaires Have Convinced Americans They Have The "Best Healthcare In The World"
#8
The Old Myth That Socialists Just "Want Something For Free" Is A Lie Perpetuated By The Billionaire Class
Luke || Kira (he/she) 1 hour ago
Also I believe many, many people aren't meant to have a "normal" job. Many people are meant to create art, do charity, take care of their family or just live to be kind to others. But no, we're all forced to have a nine-to-five otherwise our life is meaningless.
#9
We Could Learn From Denmark. Denmark Understands How To Be Happy
Spencers slave no more 3 hours ago
I can't reply to manos but his "facts" are complete BS according to the Danish Government's welfare statistics.
Despite how bleak the world may feel at the moment, though, Jackson still wants people to imagine a better future. He notes that it’s likely too late for those of us who are currently here to see a better world. But massive, sweeping social changes might come someday, and perhaps your grandchildren will get to experience the benefits of that. It’s impossible to predict the future, but we do know that the change from feudalism to capitalism took an extremely long time. So we can’t expect any massive shifts overnight.
#10
Working Class And The Billionaire Class Both Have Worries
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 14 hours ago
Tax the poor even more! Leave the rich alone because they have earned all their money. I've just sarcasmed and now I ache.
#11
They Want Us To Work Until We Are Gone
Geoffrey Scott 2 hours ago
Nope, let 'em keep making it. But...Elon, Jeff, and the rest need to be paying on EVERY dime earned toward SSecurity. And on every dime they earn on the rest as well."How much are you taxed on your Billion$/yr?" .."Oh, the first $175k"...criminal.
#12
True
If you have a 9-6 job, you know just how soul-sucking the current work environment can be. But there’s something even worse nowadays: the 996 job. This is when employees work from 9am to 9pm for 6 days a week. And although the practice first originated in China, it’s recently been popping up in Western countries as well. In fact, some in Silicon Valley say it’s the new norm in the tech world.
#13
Governments Can Help Their People; It's A Matter Of Priorities
Luke || Kira (he/she) 1 hour ago
"But they didn't EARN it!!!" Please kindly keep in mind that I don't give a f@ck.
#14
Amazingly Based
#15
The Problem Billionaires Want AI To Solve
The idea of working 72 hours a week sounds like most people’s personal hell. But the unfortunate reality is that, in this day and age, a regular 40-hour workweek might not earn you enough to pay the bills. PBS News reports that millions of Americans working full-time jobs still can’t afford a place to live or a fridge full of groceries.
Because of this, millions of Americans are on the brink of becoming homeless at any moment. If their boss doesn’t schedule them enough hours, or they unexpectedly lose their job, they could lose their home in a matter of weeks.
#16
*chef's Kiss*
#18
News Flash! Billionaire Owned Newspaper Comes Out Against Taxing Billionaires
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 14 hours ago
Pretty much all social ills could be solved or at least minimised if we taxed the rich appropriately.
This capitalist dystopia isn’t only destroying our spirits, though. It’s also wreaking havoc on the planet. The Guardian reports that because nobody wants to talk about their environmental impact or address climate change, we’re slowly but surely destroying the Earth.
But of course, it’s not really the average person’s fault. The billionaires and massive corporations are doing the most damage. The world’s richest 1% produce an average of over 70 tons of carbon dioxide per person per year, which is more than 30 times what one person should produce if we want to stop warming the planet.
#19
I Can’t Stop Laughing
Nikki Sevven 10 hours ago
Why else would someone apply for a job? Obviously, people are applying for the money. That's what jobs are for, ffs. I'm selling you my labor. Of course I expect to be paid what I'm worth.
#20
Okay, Boomers
otiose 13 hours ago
And the generation before boomers got there before the boomers. The generation before that was the ones that started paying into social security, some paying seemingly nothing compared to what they pulled out. It's like blaming immigrants for collecting benefits they've paid into or dismantling the safety net for those in need because they should earn their own. Just wait, future gens will blame yours, too. Stop the in fighting and hold politicians accountable. They need a REAL code of ethics (one that doesn't rely on them for enforcement).
#21
In Every Crisis, The Working Class Pays The Price. Why Are We Always The Ones Making A Sacrifice?
Even supposedly “green” initiatives supported by the ultra-wealthy don’t always help the planet as much as they should. For example, Bill Gates advocated for the switch to biofuels. But this has actually been a massive cause of habitat destruction, as forests have been obliterated to produce wooden pellets and liquid fuels. At the same time, soils have been ruined to produce biomethane. Even when something seems like it's a positive change, it might be harming our planet in another way. It’s hard not to feel like we’re doomed.
#22
We Can Save Social Security
#23
Wealth Envy Is A Sad Sickness
Luke || Kira (he/she) 1 hour ago
Billionaires strive for unlimited growth in a limited system. In other words - cancer.
#24
Instead Of Raising Wages, Companies Pay More To ‘Analyze’ Why Workers Are Unhappy
Luke || Kira (he/she) 1 hour ago
And then they buy a freakin' ping-pong table and three cheap pizzas
We sincerely hope that you’re not feeling depressed about the state of the world after seeing these posts, pandas. But if you are, you’re certainly not alone. Keep upvoting the pics that make you want to eat the rich, and let us know in the comments below what dystopian experiences you’ve had recently. Then, if you’re interested in checking out another article from Bored Panda featuring similar posts, we recommend reading this one next!
#25
The Epstein/Billionaire Class Deliberately Keeps Workers On The Brink Of Bankruptcy To Maintain Control
#26
The Sad Reality Of Working In An Office
#27
Pay Workers More, Not Burgers
Michael P. 14 hours ago
Yes, pay fast food workers more. On a positive note, the McDonald's CEO who seem hesitant to eat his own product led to CEO's from other fast food chains happily enjoying their product and bragging about who has the best burger. Best one out of them is the A&W Canada, given that the Canadian A&W is far more superior than it's American counterpart.
#29
Learning About Wage Theft
#30
This Is Bank Robbery. Banking Fees Need To Be Regulated And Capped
otiose 12 hours ago
Some banks are still paying 0.1% interest on savings (while others are paying 4 or 5%). I can't believe people have savings accounts at Chase or Bank of america. Some banks charge monthly banking fees! Interest rates on credit cards haven't really come down at all in the last 20 years (I won't run a balance).
#31
Everyone Deserves To Be Happy
Ace 1 hour ago
Healthcare does not need to be "free" or even public. Here in CH we have one of the best healthcare systems in the world, probably the best anywhere on sheer quality, although cost-per-capita, even adjusted for higher salaries, is higher than some EU countries. It's all done through private health insurance, but every person is obliged, and is guaranteed to be able, to have such insurance. Insurers cannot vary premiums or refuse to cover for pre-existing conditions, for example.
#32
Then vs. Now
Daisydaisy 6 hours ago
We could either blame late-stage capitalism and right wing politics, OR we could blame everyone over 65. Many of whom worked in low-paid jobs and were politically progressive, supporting unions, gay rights, feminism, indigenous rights, the environment etc etc ...
#34
Drowning Slowly
Geoffrey Scott 1 hour ago (edited)
Ok...but...Minimum wage was $5/hr($3.35 when I came up), so...there was indeed a struggle.
#36
Mark Cuban Agrees Universal Healthcare Would Increase Jobs, Wages And Improve Affordability For All Americans
Barbara Liles 12 hours ago
Mark does seem to be one of the few billionaires who’s remained a decent person and didn’t sell his soul. We will treat him with mercy when the revolution comes.
#37
It's Amazing What They Have Convinced Us Normal And Acceptable
Geoffrey Scott 1 hour ago
One big thing missing is an organized labor voice. Every hour you work over 40 MUST be compensated at 1-1/2 times your base rate. Working to 65 IS normal, used to be you worked until d***h, no Soc Sec. Every time you get a paid holiday, or overtime for working one, you have labor to thank for ALL of this..
#39
We Can't Afford Billionaires ; We Need To Trim Them From Our Budget
#41
Why You Need A Union Contract At Your Job, No Matter Your Job:
Upstaged75 7 hours ago
That's total BS. Which is what happens when you elect Republicans to represent you!
#44
They Already Sold Off What Made Us Great, And All It Got Us Was Richer Rich People
Jeremy James 13 hours ago (edited)
And then they told voters they could bring the manufacturing back with their amazing tariff plan that definitely won't choke small businesses and farms so they can be bought up for cheap.
#52
The AI Debate Is A Symptom Of The Class Divide
#53
Recruiters...genuine Question: Why Do Some Of You Do This?
#54
College Scammed Them
Upstaged75 7 hours ago
They only receive one salary because they're teachers. They teach in ONE classroom. Obviously - not like they could be in different classrooms.
#55
What A Difference 50 Years Has Made And Not For The Better
#57
Breaking: Your Wages Are Worth Less Than Ever
Nikki Sevven 10 hours ago
House cost to wage ratio in the Great Depression was 4:1. Today, it's 8:1. This is the Greater Depression.
#59
Freedom?
#60
Who Has An Extra 20% To Invest? Another Out Of Touch Multi-Millionaire Has Financial Advice For Us Poor Folk
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