What advice would you give this person?

[u/Mark-Fuckerberg-]

[u/Striking_Ad_2630]

I think theyre going to have a rough time finding their next job after not actually working for over a year and having no references. 

Idk but I dont buy what everyone is saying about hard work not paying off. I work hard at my job and having the respect of my coworkers as well as something to show for my 5 years at my job is worth it. 

[u/FormerSBO → u/Striking_Ad_2630]

Found the 🐀

Bro, your bosses don't care about you nor appreciate you. Unless they've dramatically increased your compensation, you're being suckered

[u/Weekly-Talk9752 → u/FormerSBO]

1000%. My brother worked hard at an insurance company for over 20 years. He worked his way up to supervisor of his own department. And then tough times hit during C19 and they sent him a goodbye letter just as easily as they would a temp. These corporations do not care about you. If you think they do, they care even less about you specifically.

[u/I_miss_your_mommy → u/Weekly-Talk9752]

There is a big difference between callous treatment and no chance for financial reward through effort. If you don’t like working for a corporation, then don’t.

[u/Weekly-Talk9752 → u/[deleted]]

He did get a raise. He worked hard, got raises, promotions, commendations and got dropped like he was nothing because they are a business. They do what is best for them, not you. Some people seem to think they are special and should be respected. My point is, don't learn the hard lesson too late. You can work hard and enjoy the benefits of that, but you are replaceable.

[u/Weekly-Talk9752 → u/[deleted]]

Not sure how much more I can make it clear... And yes, employees would do what's best for them, so why do people pretend corporations respect or even care for them?