workers are slaves and salary is just a bond tied to worker to keep them working

[0t3p0t]

You're only a slave as a worker when you've decided that you could do nothing better or else with your life and do not see any progress from the current position you are in. That will reflect a state of slavery both mentally and physically because you could do a lot more than choose to remain stagnant at a position in a company that has been paying you exactly the same amount of salary over a couple of years without any form of increment, incentive, or plan for better for you.

I agree. And the question is that, do we really want to be slave? Because I know we do have choices like we stay as is or we do aquire special skills so we can do self employment. It is really up to us whether we are contented or is it enough for us to remain what we are. These slaves are actually from the lower class in the society it might be me, you or other people in the hood but I personally choose to be a slave of my own that is why I am here in this decentralized system because based on my observation slavery comes from centrailization.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

You're only a slave as a worker when you've decided that you could do nothing better or else with your life and do not see any progress from the current position you are in. That will reflect a state of slavery both mentally and physically because you could do a lot more than choose to remain stagnant at a position in a company that has been paying you exactly the same amount of salary over a couple of years without any form of increment, incentive, or plan for better for you.

Before a person takes up the job, it means that he has already evaluated the job and the salary, that also includes putting so many things into consideration and have accepted that salary offered is enough to cover for the services he renders to that person or company, he also had a chance to either take the job or let it go and he chose to take it, so how much his services gives the company is no longer his concern as long as he willingly took up the job and accepted the pay, and if the employee still feels like the company is robbed or enslaved, then he has every right to leave the company.

[DrBeer]

Wage labor is not synonymous with slavery. The problem is that only a small part of the population can take responsibility and risks, have a set of knowledge and skills to start working for themselves. For the majority of the population on the planet - wage work is an easier and less risky way to make money than starting a business

[Asiska02]

Wage labor is not synonymous with slavery. The problem is that only a small part of the population can take responsibility and risks, have a set of knowledge and skills to start working for themselves. For the majority of the population on the planet - wage work is an easier and less risky way to make money than starting a business

You have a point in your assertion. When people are not ready to take risks to become a better version of themselves, it becomes easier to be classified under the category of slave work. When your thinking capability is being glued to one place and you don’t seem to think outside the box to make yourself and your life better, you become very adamant and feel that’s the only way you can survive and without it, you can be nobody. Success are mostly found out of the comfort zone and until you try to explore out of that comfort zone you’ll know better that working under a fixed salary is just a small part or a stepping stone to more that you can achieve in this world.

[bisdak40]

We are not slaves we are just people who are hardworking to survive for another day and yes being a worker get to see how a business really runs because they’re the ones making it happen. By dealing with the day-to-day stuff they learn what works what doesn’t and how to solve problems. This experience is super helpful if they ever want to start their own business since they already know the ropes.

[DrBeer]

Wage labor is not synonymous with slavery. The problem is that only a small part of the population can take responsibility and risks, have a set of knowledge and skills to start working for themselves. For the majority of the population on the planet - wage work is an easier and less risky way to make money than starting a business

You have a point in your assertion. When people are not ready to take risks to become a better version of themselves, it becomes easier to be classified under the category of slave work. When your thinking capability is being glued to one place and you don’t seem to think outside the box to make yourself and your life better, you become very adamant and feel that’s the only way you can survive and without it, you can be nobody. Success are mostly found out of the comfort zone and until you try to explore out of that comfort zone you’ll know better that working under a fixed salary is just a small part or a stepping stone to more that you can achieve in this world.

Very beautifully and accurately said + !
Indeed - our fears limit our desires. And as long as the desire to live a better life is not stronger than the fear of responsibility for probable risks, a person will be guaranteed to live badly all his life.
And again we remember a great phrase - “The greatest folly is to do the same thing and hope for a different result”

[JoyMarsha]

Life doesn't work like that. "Every one of us can't be their boss," no matter how we try. God created humans and made us be the ones to help one another, where there are people who will lead, and there are people who will be servants(to serve others). If all of us ended up being bosses, there wouldn't be growth in our businesses and lives because almost everyone is working without help, which can hinder the production and distribution of goods and services globally. There won't be enough production of things that will serve humanity because someone alone can't do it without the help of others. Their services need to be paid for.

[chigo]

I like the title of this topic, it is very burning especially for workers who feel they cannot escape from the clutches of their work. but one thing you have to understand is that this world needs balance, it is impossible if we see everyone becoming the boss, then who becomes the worker? all of that needs balance, when you are not able to be a boss, it is not a mistake, you can still be a good employee.

[Didia Sofunichi]

The fact is that there's need for multiple streams of income, salary or not if you are engaged in just a single job you might just be living from hand to mouth.

People must understand the need to get multiple streams of income, most importantly there's need for remote jobs that do not not necessarily need physical presence and start up capital.

[Didia Sofunichi]

A friend of mine told me few weeks ago that salary is just like monthly subscription for workers,  as fun as it may sound but it's completely true. Salary make workers main a certain circle, it makes them live a certain conservative and a regimented lifestyle.

Salary earners who want to grow must own their own businesses no matter how small

[DragonF]

If you read the title, it was a statement made by someone yesterday as he was trying to discourage someone else from getting a white collar job.(The kind of work he was referring to is a white collar job or any job that requires you to work as an employee in another man's company or business.).

In their conversation, as I paid close attention, he said that workers are slaves and that some workers are smiling in pain while working for peanuts. He went on to say that people are not supposed to work for anyone but should rather be their own boss.

Now, I wish to get your opinion, friends. What do you think of such a statement?

Not everyone will be a business owner. There are those who will work for a company and those who will be its owners. This is the way society functions. Some businesses can provide you with the necessary life boost, and you can grow from them. As long as employees are able to utilize their pay effectively at the end of the day, I do not view them as slaves.

Without a doubt, a worker's salary is not always sufficient, so it is their responsibility to generate additional revenue, no matter how small, to supplement their pay. This is also crucial because no employee will work indefinitely, so there must be a backup plan in place in case of retirement or even job loss. A worker should always be prepared for anything because he does not own the business.

[Chilwell]

A friend of mine told me few weeks ago that salary is just like monthly subscription for workers,  as fun as it may sound but it's completely true. Salary make workers main a certain circle, it makes them live a certain conservative and a regimented lifestyle.

Salary earners who want to grow must own their own businesses no matter how small

You came up really good idea. salary earners should consider starting their own business, no matter how small. With time, patience, and dedication, everything will fall into place. They'll gain independence, financial stability, and break free from the constraints of being an employee. people will lost the ability to address them as a slave. However, it is not that easy to start up a business because money is needed to do so, and it is not easy for some people to start up a little business with the amount of money that they are earning, because they have to stabilize their financial status.

[bisdak40]

Wage labor is not synonymous with slavery. The problem is that only a small part of the population can take responsibility and risks, have a set of knowledge and skills to start working for themselves. For the majority of the population on the planet - wage work is an easier and less risky way to make money than starting a business

You have a point in your assertion. When people are not ready to take risks to become a better version of themselves, it becomes easier to be classified under the category of slave work. When your thinking capability is being glued to one place and you don’t seem to think outside the box to make yourself and your life better, you become very adamant and feel that’s the only way you can survive and without it, you can be nobody. Success are mostly found out of the comfort zone and until you try to explore out of that comfort zone you’ll know better that working under a fixed salary is just a small part or a stepping stone to more that you can achieve in this world.

A lot of people stick to jobs because it feels safer and less risky than starting something on their own. But sometimes, staying in that comfort zone can hold you back from seeing what you’re really capable of. It’s not that working a job is bad it can be a good start. But if you never take a chance to step out, try new things, or think bigger, you might miss out on achieving something greater. Success often comes when you push past your fears and limits.

[0t3p0t]

Wage labor is not synonymous with slavery. The problem is that only a small part of the population can take responsibility and risks, have a set of knowledge and skills to start working for themselves. For the majority of the population on the planet - wage work is an easier and less risky way to make money than starting a business

Exactly. People became slaves because it is their personal choice or they are not risk takers people who are afraid to make mistakes were usually called slaves because they are contented with only what they have or they lack the knowledge required to get them out of being slaves. I know not all of us were slaves and not all of us experienced being one but yeah I hope one day they will realize the importance of getting out. I was once a slave and don't want to be like that forever.

[DragonF]

A lot of people stick to jobs because it feels safer and less risky than starting something on their own. But sometimes, staying in that comfort zone can hold you back from seeing what you’re really capable of. It’s not that working a job is bad it can be a good start. But if you never take a chance to step out, try new things, or think bigger, you might miss out on achieving something greater. Success often comes when you push past your fears and limits.

As you mentioned, safety is an important factor, as is alignment with your personal goals and pay when taking on a new job. People do not just start a job without considering the risks involved. People can choose the type of job they want, either overtly or covertly. Some people do not want to be multimillionaires, so as long as their job provides them with all of the basic necessities for themselves, they have no problem working for anyone. After all, there is value in labor.

Everyone will not go out looking for more. In fact, some people who took the bold step you mentioned later regretted it because the outcome was never what they expected. I have seen a person quit his government job because he started a business, and the business was doing well at the time, so he hurriedly quit the job, only to regret it three years later when his business failed and those people he worked with were in positions of wealth and affluence, making him regret it.

Similarly, I have seen someone quit a civil service job and go to work for a company with the intention of making a good investment with his salary, but 6 months later, the company fired him, and he is still out of work and regretting it. We should always think twice before taking a bold step. Most of the time, the known is preferable to the unknown.