• Alto@kbin.social
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    10 months ago

    Yep, in the face of the infinite growth monster, anything other than exceeding expectations is seen as a failure

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      10 months ago

      “We see here you’re up 5%, but you were up 5% last year too, so you’re dead now.”

      -Capitalism

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      10 months ago

      I still remember a line from a boss I had in one of my very first “real” jobs. “I expect you to exceed my expectations.”

      I didn’t bother pointing out the problem there. I also didn’t stay working for her for very long. :)