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Atlassian billionaire spruiks AI as CEO fires 150 workers over video

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Re: Atlassian billionaire spruiks AI as CEO fires 150 workers over video

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> Australia needs to let go of "jobs from the past" and said those impacted by shifts can lean on the nations "very strong social safety net".

I'm sure that as more companies lay off, the tax base to support that safety net will not improve.

When will the new, reasonably-paying jobs emerge?

Re: Atlassian billionaire spruiks AI as CEO fires 150 workers over video

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> Australia needs to let go of "jobs from the past" and said those impacted by shifts can lean on the nations "very strong social safety net". I'm sure that as more companies lay off, the tax base to support that safety net will not improve. When will the new, reasonably-paying jobs emerge?

> I'm sure that as more companies lay off, the tax base to support that safety net will not improve.

Tax billionaires more? It’s where the wealth is.

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Australian here, our "very strong social safety net" is a NIGHTMARE to navigate, and has stringent requirements that must be met. The pay you get is also NOT enough to live on.

I've walked past homeless people at the train station on hold to Centrelink on their phones. The system is hosed.

Re: Atlassian billionaire spruiks AI as CEO fires 150 workers over video

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From Google:

"'Spruik' is an Australian and New Zealand slang term, primarily used as a verb. It means to speak in public, especially to promote or advertise something, often in an enthusiastic or elaborate way. It can also mean to give a speech, spiel, or orate. The word's origin is uncertain, but it's thought to be related to German or Dutch words for speaking."

Re: Atlassian billionaire spruiks AI as CEO fires 150 workers over video

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The former co-CEO said Australia needs to let go of "jobs from the past" and said those impacted by shifts can lean on the nations "very strong social safety net"

I don’t think this is pro human

The welfare state is a huge failing and the tax base will not cover continued benefits. I’m not in AU but have seen a small tax base try to uphold a large welfare base and think that from what I’ve seen with Australia migration and tax madness it’s only going to get harder there for the common people

Re: Atlassian billionaire spruiks AI as CEO fires 150 workers over video

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> Australia needs to let go of "jobs from the past" and said those impacted by shifts can lean on the nations "very strong social safety net". I'm sure that as more companies lay off, the tax base to support that safety net will not improve. When will the new, reasonably-paying jobs emerge?

> I'm sure that as more companies lay off, the tax base to support that safety net will not improve. Tax billionaires more? It’s where the wealth is.

Or tax the companies? And maybe a digital services tax on products like Jira etc.

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Australian here, our "very strong social safety net" is a NIGHTMARE to navigate, and has stringent requirements that must be met. The pay you get is also NOT enough to live on. I've walked past homeless people at the train station on hold to Centrelink on their phones. The system is hosed.

I’m Canadian and even I know this.

https://youtu.be/j58V2vC9EPc?feature=shared

So it's Tuesday morning And my Centrelink hasn't come through

So I pick up the phone Because I've got some abusing to do

But all I get is elevator music, waiting on the line

On hold all the time

All I get is elevator music, waiting on the line

'Til I get a reply

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post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> I'm sure that as more companies lay off, the tax base to support that safety net will not improve. Tax billionaires more? It’s where the wealth is.

Or tax the companies? And maybe a digital services tax on products like Jira etc.

The companies are where the billionaires get their fortune, so sure.

Re: Atlassian billionaire spruiks AI as CEO fires 150 workers over video

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Australian here, our "very strong social safety net" is a NIGHTMARE to navigate, and has stringent requirements that must be met. The pay you get is also NOT enough to live on. I've walked past homeless people at the train station on hold to Centrelink on their phones. The system is hosed.

I’m Canadian and even I know this. https://youtu.be/j58V2vC9EPc?feature=shared So it's Tuesday morning And my Centrelink hasn't come through So I pick up the phone Because I've got some abusing to do But all I get is elevator music, waiting on the line On hold all the time All I get is elevator music, waiting on the line 'Til I get a reply

To be honest, this should be our National Anthem!
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