WHERE IS THE THANKS?
I can understand the jobless man
Who resents being called a shirker,
But I look in vain for thanks for the brain
Whose brilliance gives work to the worker!
(N.B. Three cheers for National Poetry Day!)
Comments
Obviously, a fair employer is the best article - but these are job-makers who provide the ideas and the framework that allow others to earn a crust. Unfairly, there is too much heard of the latter and not enough of the former...some of whom actually go out of business or bankrupt in the pursuit of their dreams. Profit is not a dirty word...it is the oil that lubricates other endeavours and other enterprise. As for "toil of others" - what about the advent of machines to do laborious, dirty, and occasionally risky work? Are there complaints or thanks? I suppose that depends on your POV. I don't happen believe I was born into a "right" to anything beyond what nature gave me: the world has never been that easy or forgiving. I remain grateful for the opportunity provided by others (and my own efforts and adaptability) to earn a living...and a pension in my retirement. Credit where credit is due, that's all.
I think you forgot to mention "makes a good profit" from the toil of others" MC. Work is a two-way street - or at least it ought to be. Unfortunately these days it seems to be more about exploitation and faceless drudgery than any kind of symbiotic relationship. Incidentally I can't remember any employer ever thanking me for a day's work when (usually begrudgingly) handing over my hard-earned.
Regards,
A.E.
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Philipos
Fri 5th Oct 2012 18:02
Thought-provokingly put MC. Enjoyed.