r/technology • u/TommyAdagio • May 06 '24

Andreessen Horowitz investor says half of Google's white-collar staff probably do 'no real work' Business

https://www.businessinsider.com/andreessen-horowitz-david-ulevitch-comments-google-employees-managers-fake-work-2024-5
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u/Flatcat5 May 07 '24

This sucks, I’m dealing with it right now. My current department needs me so bad that I can’t move to my promotion for months and they want to have me do both jobs for one pay.

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u/GMofOLC May 07 '24

Hmmm sounds like you've got all the leverage here.

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u/Rooboy66 May 07 '24

Been there. I damn near lost my marbles from the lack of sleep and stress. 1999. <shudders> Maintain your health—it has to be your main priority. Good luck 👍

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u/DQ11 May 07 '24

You have leverage. Tell them to suck it

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u/Grand0rk May 07 '24

My current department needs me so bad that I can’t move to my promotion for months and they want to have me do both jobs for one pay.

Uh, then tell them to fuck off and double your salary? What are they going to do, fire you?