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Surplus value (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 2 months ago by to c/flippanarchy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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[–] 9 points 2 months ago (1 child)

Personally, I think some people's work is worth more than other people's work. If you're job involves raw sewage for example, I think you should earn a premium. Or if you're job puts the stress of life and death in your hands. Cardiac surgeons have way more stressful days at work than I do.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    At most, only one order of magnitude greater seems fair. Nobody's job is a billion times as hard as any job.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Yes, true. I don't support Billionaires or the idea that different people in different jobs don't work hard in their own way, or that management should make so much more money than everyone else. I just think some people should get gross pay, or danger pay, etc. I've had rough days at work but I've never had to insert a catheter or wipe a patient's ass.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    In our hypothetical world we're envisioning here, I think a flat multiple would be inducement enough for some. To be able to retire 3x or 4x as fast for hazardous, stressful, or highly unpleasant jobs would be very attractive for a significant amount of the population.

    As for education, you could just make it so students earn for studying (rather than paying for the chance) at a low multiple, and make more skilled labour a moderate multiple.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    I would give 1000 hours of my time to a surgeon if it meant they saved the life of my partner. I don't care if it only took them 60 seconds.

    Some things are far, far more valuable than a single extra 0.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    I mean, ideally there's a hospital where lots of doctors work and provide their labour at an equitable rate based on reality, rather than a situation tailored for high stakes. But I get the sentiment.

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