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What bothers me about all the "it's-his-company-he-can-do-what-he-wants" replies is the seeming willingness of people to subjugate themselves to their employers. Well, maybe not subjugate themselves but be okay with the subjugation of others.
If, after working for a company for 5 years, your boss approaches you and says, "Look, you drive a modified Honda Civic. Street racing is dangerous. I don't like street racing. Sell your car or find another job."
How many of you would shrug, say, "He's the boss," and phone in an ad to your paper's classified section while simultaneously perusing the help wanted section...just in case?
Or, after 15 years of employment, your boss approaches you and says, "I see you ate at McDonald's the other day. They're food is unhealthy. I prefer that you eat only organic food approved by me. Beginning next week, I expect to see your grocery receipts. If I see you at McDonald's, you will be fired. I don't want your kids eating pizza, either because it's unhealthy. They could become obese and you could end up using sick days to care for them."
How many of you would go home and tell your kids, "Sorry, no more pizza, my boss doesn't like it. But hey, it's his company. He can do what he wants to me as long as I work there."
I'm trying to gauge just how staunch some of us are in our statements that a boss can dictate to his employees the terms under which they may live their lives.
BTW, I know I promised a link. I'm having a little trouble finding one. Don't despair, though. I know you're all checking back here frequently in the hopes that it's posted. :wink:
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