Ever worked in a factory? I have. I also have a PhD in economics. I paid for it IN FULL. by working SUMMERS in the factory. I worked on Detroit assembly line and in a parts depot for Chrysler.
The pay was rockin' back in 1968-70.
I would choose a factory over Mc Donalds for pay
I would choose factory over McDonalds for equal pay.
Factories have a bad Rep for reasons I do not know.
I recall a study that found some correlation with concentration and factory work, that the cigarette culture of the 60s/70s and associate uptake of nicotine helped some folks concentrate better in repetitive factory work. Fewer accidents, more work satisfaction, and a few other things that escape my memory now. So many young people think they have ADD/ADHD today, it makes me wonder if the mere thought of doing something somewhat repetitive would give them anxiety leading them to join the "biased and stupid" group. BTW, Bill Strauss, former economist and researcher at the Chicago Federal Reserve, likened McDonalds to a factory based upon how they churn out food :)
"Meanwhile Democrats remain bitterly divided over whether to push more progressive policies..." Their policies aren't progressive. They're destructive. Pretend you were playing aboard game and actually wanted to win. You'd NEVER execute most of their playbook. By centrist policies, do you mean protect worker and food safety? Prevent child exploitation? Limit pollution? Protect green spaces? I do miss the Democrat Party of old. The "progressive" (really, regressive) agenda has become a weirdo platform for fetishism. I like my Drag Queens in the Rocky Horror Picture Show, not in my Kindergartner's classroom, thank you very much.
Looks like the financial game is getting real hectic again. With all the mixed signals and drama around tariffs, it’s tough to see a clear path forward. People want factory jobs but aren’t sure they’d love them. And that clash between the Fed and the White House? That's gonna be a wild ride. Let’s hope for some clarity soon, so we can get back to vibing on those big ideas.
Ever worked in a factory? I have. I also have a PhD in economics. I paid for it IN FULL. by working SUMMERS in the factory. I worked on Detroit assembly line and in a parts depot for Chrysler.
The pay was rockin' back in 1968-70.
I would choose a factory over Mc Donalds for pay
I would choose factory over McDonalds for equal pay.
Factories have a bad Rep for reasons I do not know.
and factory work has become more upscale.
Conclusion:
People are biased and stupid.
Would you like fries with that conclusion?
I recall a study that found some correlation with concentration and factory work, that the cigarette culture of the 60s/70s and associate uptake of nicotine helped some folks concentrate better in repetitive factory work. Fewer accidents, more work satisfaction, and a few other things that escape my memory now. So many young people think they have ADD/ADHD today, it makes me wonder if the mere thought of doing something somewhat repetitive would give them anxiety leading them to join the "biased and stupid" group. BTW, Bill Strauss, former economist and researcher at the Chicago Federal Reserve, likened McDonalds to a factory based upon how they churn out food :)
"Meanwhile Democrats remain bitterly divided over whether to push more progressive policies..." Their policies aren't progressive. They're destructive. Pretend you were playing aboard game and actually wanted to win. You'd NEVER execute most of their playbook. By centrist policies, do you mean protect worker and food safety? Prevent child exploitation? Limit pollution? Protect green spaces? I do miss the Democrat Party of old. The "progressive" (really, regressive) agenda has become a weirdo platform for fetishism. I like my Drag Queens in the Rocky Horror Picture Show, not in my Kindergartner's classroom, thank you very much.
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Happy anniversary!
Looks like the financial game is getting real hectic again. With all the mixed signals and drama around tariffs, it’s tough to see a clear path forward. People want factory jobs but aren’t sure they’d love them. And that clash between the Fed and the White House? That's gonna be a wild ride. Let’s hope for some clarity soon, so we can get back to vibing on those big ideas.