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jyper t1_j2esu54 wrote

Reply to comment by ABillsMafiateacher in Officials in Buffalo, New York, face questions about storm planning and response as harrowing accounts emerge of death and survival by Lazy-Lawfulness-6466

"wage slavery" is not slavery and should not be compared to slavery

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ButtMilkyCereal t1_j2ez422 wrote

Right? How the fuck is the guy above you up voted? It's a disgusting downplaying of how horrific slavery was throughout the world, and in the us and Caribbean in particular.

Shitty jobs suck, and so horrible bosses. However, your manager cannot legally torture, rape, and murder you, they can't prevent you from living with your family, and you're free to seek other employment. Literally nothing in common with slavery whatsoever.

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HoboBaggins008 t1_j2f770m wrote

Why is it called "wage slavery"?

What aspect of the employer/employee relationship is being compared to slavery?

Please show your work (this is vital for understanding)

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