https://libcom.org/article/phenomenon-bullshit-jobs-david-gr... Over the course of the last century, the number of workers employed as domestic servants, in industry, and in the farm sector has collapsed dramatically. At the same time, “professional, managerial, clerical, sales, and service workers” tripled, growing “from one-quarter to three-quarters of total employment.” ... But rather than allowing a massive reduc…
>It’s as if someone were out there making up pointless jobs just for the sake of keeping us all working Well yes. Full employment is considered a social good, so voters and governments encourage it, so the system finds ways to figure out jobs for people to do.
Why does everyone forget (for the US)- life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Truly, we have lost our way.