Going Dutch, Trials of a Wage Slave, first video

I wrote "Going Dutch, Trials of a Wage Slave" after a lifetime of working in various industries.

It would be great to say that all employers are created equal and give their employees decent benefits, good working conditions, and pay them what they're worth.

Unfortunately, the employee, to many companies, is one of the most disposable of assets.

After all, there are plenty of people out on the street who will do the job for less.

If a company made an investment in training someone, why would they throw the employee's abilities and work experience out the door?

Too often it's a matter of short-term 'cost savings'. All done to boost the bottom line, impress investors and raise the stock price. Maybe the boss considers the employee a threat to their position.

In the end, the company usually has problems, but management is rarely to blame.

As long as the investors and upper management get to bail out with a profit, it doesn't matter that the employees lost their jobs and sometimes, their pensions.

First video/introduction

https://www.facebook.com/100009307213581/videos/1816640201989536/?fref=mentions

New Plans for the New Year

I've been following the news about our current employment situation, not only in the USA but Europe and other countries of interest.

You don't have to be a rocket scientist to notice that there is growing unrest amongst the working people of this world when it comes to employment rights, conditions and wages.

These topics will be covered in the coming months by the various media outlets and political commentators.

It will be interesting to see which of them understands and explains the developments in the business culture both national and worldwide.

Don't expect it to be a boring year.

Minimal Wage, the New Economic Slavery

Welcome to the new world of minimal wage. Where you can earn the least amount necessary to continue to survive. You're welcome to work harder for more, but don't expect it.

Will this be a TV/RADIO/INTERNET advertisement?

FADE IN

Distance Shot:Man in a suit standing in front of a lake with fountains in the background.

"Hello and thank you for groveling. It's comforting to know that we, the elites, have been able to drip feed misinformation  to all of you loyal workers. We now have you believing that your life is wonderful, even as you scurry from job to job."

Close-up Shot: Man in suit smiling into camera

"Insecurity has allowed us to control your every move. Which makes it easy for us to manipulate your life. Debt is happiness and the more you have the happier you'll be. You don't want to quit your job, then you won't be able to keep your precious stuff. Work harder to own more."

Tracking Shot, intercut: Different crowds of workers from all over the world.
"After all, we've got billions of you wage slaves out there and we're going to use you until you drop. Then we'll sweep you out the door and put a fresh, new clone/drone in your place."

FADE to Close-ups: Shots of various workers at their jobs, smiling.
"Remember, we need you to continue to be happy and productive. If you're not, then we don't get our profit margins. We can't allow that, as it will affect our conservative, free-spending lifestyles."

FADE to tracking shot of expensive convertible car pulling up to lake and man in suit getting in with beautiful woman. He looks into the camera.
"So, we thank you and expect you to slave on. It's what you do best."

FADE OUT

Wages OR a Percentage

So, what are you worth?

Does your hourly rate reflect your contribution to the company's bottom line?
Should you be paid a percentage of the company's profits?
How about a base pay rate, plus a percentage?

All questions which you should consider, in light of the fact that the current wages in this country have stagnated now for over 30 years.

The people who are at the top haven't seen this decline in buying power. But then again, they do set the standards and wages, don't they.

"Those who have the gold, make the rules."

Until those who do the work, change them.

Time to Launch

Been busy the past few months. Work on the farm is never ending and with the weather turning cold earlier than I expected, I've had to postpone a few projects. The blogs have been neglected as a result.

Will post a 'new' video YouTube today. I made it a couple of years ago, but held off on releasing it.

Either way, I hope all the citizens out there who now realize how out of control our social systems have become will use some restraint in their actions to right the situation.

Time to launch my revised edition of "Going Dutch, Trials of a Wage Slave", put the billing for the judgment against my former company on line and release the public service announcement for the benefit of those who are now looking for jobs in this 'jobless recovery'.

Remember, it's your life and all the time you spend at work can never be recovered. Find a career you love or just be a wage slave all your life.

More Wage Slaves, Less Pay

You thought it couldn't get any worse, right? Time to think again.

There are more people unemployed, marginally employed and just play disgusted and not looking for a job than there has ever been before in this country.

I've been working on some projects which I'll be unveiling over the next few months.

This will include videos, essays and information about our current state of affairs related to the so-called "job situation" in the USA and the world.

I'll be commenting on how employers and corporations use the law to enforce their agendas, while denying rights to employees.

Remember work harder, not smarter. The boss is the smart guy in your group.

Anyhow, you need all the overtime you can get, since your money buys less now than it did last month.

The NEW WAGE ORDER

Welcome to the New Wage Order.

You can work yourself to death, just don't die in the lunch room.

Otherwise, don't worry, be happy. You should be glad we let you slave here.

You too, can be hired to work for 10% of your true, employment worth. That's right, get in on the ground floor and stay there, by being a New Contract Worker of America!

Get downsized, right-sized, laid-off or just plain FIRED. Then be rehired for less benefits, less security and more, free STRESS. You're gonna love working with your old co-workers, who might still be on the 'full-time employee' list, but they shouldn't be too smug.

After all, in most states in this great United States of America, you can be fired without cause, or reason. Some call it "Employment at Will", others "Right to Work" there are different, polite sounding phrases which all boil down to this:

You're gonna get canned when the man decides he doesn't need you any longer.

Keep telling yourself that it's not that bad. After all you could be one of those poor drones who works for government.

Where everyone is guaranteed a pension, health care, benefits and some even have shopping privileges!

BE ADVISED: THE ABOVE IS IN NO WAY, SHAPE OR FORM A COMMENT ABOUT OUR MILITARY. YOU SHOULD HAVE HALF THEIR GUTS!

THEY DO THE JOBS THEY DO WITHOUT GETTING THE SUPPORT THEY SHOULD RECEIVE.

So, keep working at being the nice person in the office. They usually fire them last. It doesn't hurt to rat out your co-workers. Never know when kissing up to the boss will come in handy.

Just expect the same to happen to you. What goes around, comes around.

Don't worry, it won't be in your contract.

All the Happy Workers

I'm back, the novel is finished, now to find an agent.

How's the unemployment where you are? Still believing those 'facts and figures' of about 9-10%. Of course, that figure doesn't take into account those people who have been out of work for more than 6 months.


I spoke to a local university department head last fall. At that time, the unemployment rate in Jackson, TN was 18%.

It's worse now, due to the two 'bads', the weather and the economy.

Hang in there, everything's going to get better with the Spring weather. At least you can go back outside and be depressed, instead of watching whatever your favorite video poison might be.

If you haven't figured it out, it's time for you to start your own business. I hear that people with jobs still need banks. There's an idea for you!

Just think how happy you would be, taking and 'guarding' other people's money for them!

01 Wage Slave

Welcome to the fun!

Everyone works at something, whether it's play or employment. Some are lucky enough that their employment is more play than work. Others, finding that they have obligations, allow themselves to be saddled and ridden into the ground. They never find that strength to bust loose and follow their star.

This blog is for all those who have become slaves to a wage. Working to keep things together, food on the table and heat in the house. It's difficult for all of us. Some of us have found a way out of this quagmire, too many will give up, allow themselves to sink into it.

Don't give up hope!

That's the key thing that I can tell you. In the darkest days of my life, I've always fought back, trying to build from whatever shred was left of my dream.

Look at the small things in the universe.
The power that comes from splitting an atom.
The life that is created from an egg and a sperm.

Each has their own, special energy to them.

Destructive and Creative.

What will you use your energy for?


No matter what place in society you occupy, you serve someone, some group or an ideal.

The leader of the most powerful nation on Earth serves his country and his people.

Determine that which is worth dying for because to live your life for nothing makes it a lost cause. Only you can determine what is of value.

Slaving for a wage, doing that which you hate, is no way to spend your life.

I've done it. I don't recommend it.

When you like your work, you enjoy your life.

It's a balancing act. Your own personal high wire routine.

You can't lose, even if you fall.

Because no matter what, you did it your way.