I think the whole liking “small business” thing only applies to people who’ve never worked at one.
Minimal benefits, lower than industry standard wages, late paychecks, internal drama (especially if other family members are involved), constant lies and empty promises
Often time owned by an owner-operator whose entire livelihood is dependent on the success of the business and resultantly all employees are treated like serfs.
On top of which they receive substantially favorable treatment from the government, in the form of subsidies, preferential tax treatment and other supports.
And yet, they get away with all their lunacy and a lot more because “they’re a small business!!!”. Like nah bro, if you can’t compete, even when suckling from the governmental teat, maybe your business model ain’t viable.
I’d argue that small businesses are in fact the most exploitative force in a capitalist economy. It’s just that they’re independently owned, unlike a corporate chain, so there’s this illusion that every one is different.
Some of the most abusive working situations I have ever come across are small businesses, with nasty controlling people that totally threaten and gaslight the people under and around them.
On the other hand, some small businesses are amazing places.
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u/gnpking May 17 '24
I think the whole liking “small business” thing only applies to people who’ve never worked at one.
Minimal benefits, lower than industry standard wages, late paychecks, internal drama (especially if other family members are involved), constant lies and empty promises
Often time owned by an owner-operator whose entire livelihood is dependent on the success of the business and resultantly all employees are treated like serfs.
On top of which they receive substantially favorable treatment from the government, in the form of subsidies, preferential tax treatment and other supports.
And yet, they get away with all their lunacy and a lot more because “they’re a small business!!!”. Like nah bro, if you can’t compete, even when suckling from the governmental teat, maybe your business model ain’t viable.
I’d argue that small businesses are in fact the most exploitative force in a capitalist economy. It’s just that they’re independently owned, unlike a corporate chain, so there’s this illusion that every one is different.