Some tech workers questioned whether UPS drivers deserved high pay — others jumped in to note the importance of the jobs and harsh working conditions.

Tech workers react to UPS drivers landing a $170,000 a year package with a mixture of anger and admiration::Some tech workers questioned whether UPS drivers deserved high pay — others jumped in to note the importance of the jobs and harsh working conditions.

  • CouncilOfFriendsEnglish
    451·
    11 months ago

    

    We all do better when we all do better.

    As someone who has only worked freight in an air-conditioned warehouse, moving boxes is not easy work and not many people will be able to do it their whole careers. I’m personally glad I argue with computers for my job now and I have much respect for those lifting things in the elements.

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldEnglish
      171·
      11 months ago

      “A rising tide lifts all boats” is something Republicans say is impossible because God wouldn’t let the liberal commie boats rise with the patriot boats.

      • oyenyaaow@lemmy.zipEnglish
        4·
        11 months ago

        “A rising tide lifts all boats” is something Republicans say is impossible because God wouldn’t let the liberal commie boats peasant fishing rowboats rise with the patriot boats yachts.