Because making more than $2.13 per hour at a restaurant would be unreasonable. As a point of reference, European servers make a standard wage, and somehow restaurants are able to stay afloat. Read more: http://upworthy.com/how-restaurants-screw-you-and-your-server
Tag: corporate-power-broken-system
Economy, Entertainment & Culture, Politics, Science & Technology
An Eloquent Nerd Goes Up Against A Corporate Suit To Debate An Unsexy Issue That's Really A Big Deal
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The Nerd? Hank Green. The Suit? Hank Green. The topic? Net neutrality. WAIT! Don’t roll your eyes and click away. You don’t even want to know about one of the most important things ever? I’m begging you to hit play and learn some stuff. Please? It’s only freedom of information that’s at stake. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc2aso6W7jQ?rel=0&wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=560&h=315]…
Economy, Workonomics
The Absolute Best Clip About Why The World's Middle Class Got Screwed, And What We Can Do About It
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If young people, the unemployed, and the middle class come together, we have the power to create something much better for everyone. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N9PZAc8hCE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=810&h=456] The first 2:30 is a quick summary of what got us here, and it’s quite helpful for context. At 0:16, my favorite protest sign is from a Pittsburgher. N’at. At 2:35, the…
Economy, Parenting
Why You Can’t Even Enjoy Chocolate Anymore [VIDEO]
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The world’s love of chocolate borders on irrational. What is truly irrational — and sad, unjust, enraging — are the conditions under which some of it is made. Share this video and end this injustice once and for all. Thousands of children’s lives depend on it. There is so much to be disturbed about in this video…
Economy, Entertainment & Culture, Politics, Science & Technology
John Oliver Goes Off On An Epic, Fact-Checked, Mic-Dropping Rant For 13 Minutes That You Need To See
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This topic is so boring, I’m not even going to tell you what it’s about. John Oliver’s epically informative and hilarious analysis will have to do the talking. It’s REEAALLY important. Please watch. You’ll laugh and learn why the boring is actually quite imperative to us. I’m begging you to stick around to at least…
Economy, Science & Technology
Everything I Hoped Wasn't True Is True. The Deal Is Sealed, And Now We Have To Change It.
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If you hear some friends say communication companies deserve to charge customers whatever they want whenever they want, please share this with them. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PES_mn3Q5_Q?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=560&h=315] Read more: http://upworthy.com/everything-i-hoped-wasnt-true-is-true-the-deal-is-sealed-and-now-we-have-to-change-it
Economy
MUST WATCH: The Video CNBC Tried To Hide From The Internet. They Probably Shouldn't Have Done That.
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Elizabeth Warren went on CNBC and was so knowledgeable that her interview went viral. She has one of the most impressive resumes in financial politics. She’s a wonk. She knows her facts. And her hosts aren’t used to having people like her challenging them. After we helped make it go viral, CNBC filed a copyright…
Economy, LGBTQQ
Want A Free Chick-fil-A Sandwich? Are You Also Gay? Do I Have The Coupon For YOU!
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The fine gentlemen from the Chick-fil-A Foundation (who are totally not gay) have a really sweet deal for all your gay friends. Trade in your gay, get a free Chick-fil-A. I don’t think you could ask for a better offer, especially from two completely platonic men and a cow who are decidedly not gay. PLEASE…
Economy, Gender
Maybe There’s So Many Men In Power Because There’s Only Been Half The Competition In The Workplace
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Women are about half the population but only 4.8% of Fortune 500 company CEOs. The world is filled to the brim with smart women. So why don’t we see more women in corporate positions? Read more: http://upworthy.com/maybe-theres-so-many-men-in-power-because-theres-only-been-half-the-competition-in-the-workplace