▲ 621 ▼ Ex-Linus Tech Tips employee alleges mistreatment and poor conditions: “no one gets a break” - Dexerto (www.dexerto.com) submitted 3 years ago by L4s@lemmy.world [M, B] to c/technology@lemmy.world 101 comments fedilink hide all child comments Ex-Linus Tech Tips employee alleges mistreatment and poor conditions: “no one gets a break” - Dexerto::undefined
[+] traveler@lemdro.id 63 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 62 points 3 years ago (3 children) So why can't employees talk about pay? Thats just an accidental whoopsie? According to the handbook they have to demonetize their channels if they have youtube channels. Guess thats just another accident? No, its malicious squashing of could-be competition while simulteanously putting their positions on a pedestal. Its classic capitalist tactics. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] shyguyblue@lemmy.world 35 points 3 years ago (1 child) He's terrified that his employees are going to do to him, what he did at his last place... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] sheogorath@lemmy.world 24 points 3 years ago (1 child) Yep, he basically built his empire off the back of his employer. LTT basically uses NCIX inventory for their early videos. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] dman87@sh.itjust.works 8 points 3 years ago (1 child) That's not totally accurate. It was initially a symbiotic relationship. Linus was providing marketing for NCIX as well in the early days. That does not detract from the reality that LTT would be nothing without the early support of NCIX. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] traveler@lemdro.id 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [–] tony@lemmy.hoyle.me.uk 15 points 3 years ago* They can't even say that.. law trumps contract. I had to look that up for vancouver, but.. "employers in B.C. cannot dismiss, suspend, demote, discipline or harass an employee who: Asks their employer about their pay Reveals their pay to another employee or someone applying to work with their employer Asks the employer about its pay transparency report Gives information to the Director of Pay Transparency about their employer" https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/gender-equity/pay-transparency-laws-in-bc permalink fedilink source parent [+] traveler@lemdro.id -6 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago (2 children) Thats not a reason for cloak and dagger tactics. If that employee deserves more pay for the skill and effort they put in it should be announced loudly like they hold the Galaga high score at the local arcade. There is no reason to obfuscate pay unless your employer is being dishonest. Like mine is. I live this dude, everyday. Its all a package deal thats easier to spot than santa clause at a strip joint. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Sax_Offender@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago it should be announced loudly like they hold the Galaga high score at the local arcade Hello, fellow old person. permalink fedilink source parent [+] traveler@lemdro.id 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago* This is the worst take on this matter. No, you should be honest. If that upsets people because they aren't performing you can use that as an opportunity to figure out why they aren't doing well. This should be a mutually beneficial thing. But because people are salty, and because it feels like (feels like, not is) its easier to just hire a new person and toss the current one this leads to employers opting for the cost of a high turn over and bad feelings all around. Dishonesty only pays if you don't think about it at all. permalink fedilink source parent [–] MataVatnik@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago (1 child) Abusers often don't know they are being an abuser. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] utopianrevolt@lemmy.world 0 points 3 years ago (1 child) Does that occur more happen than abusers who don't care if they are? I don't know anyone from LTT personally, but I don't necessarily get the feeling that Linus doesn't care. To your point, ignorance doesn't excuse abuse, but I think it's an important distinction to make regardless. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] JokklMaster@lemmy.world 1 point 3 years ago This is a valid point because I think it affects openness to change. Linus may be a dumbass in some regards, but I'd be willing to bet he's open to change. permalink fedilink source parent [–] ineedaunion@lemm.ee -2 points 3 years ago That's bootlicker talk. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 62 points 3 years ago (3 children) So why can't employees talk about pay? Thats just an accidental whoopsie? According to the handbook they have to demonetize their channels if they have youtube channels. Guess thats just another accident? No, its malicious squashing of could-be competition while simulteanously putting their positions on a pedestal. Its classic capitalist tactics. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] shyguyblue@lemmy.world 35 points 3 years ago (1 child) He's terrified that his employees are going to do to him, what he did at his last place... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] sheogorath@lemmy.world 24 points 3 years ago (1 child) Yep, he basically built his empire off the back of his employer. LTT basically uses NCIX inventory for their early videos. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] dman87@sh.itjust.works 8 points 3 years ago (1 child) That's not totally accurate. It was initially a symbiotic relationship. Linus was providing marketing for NCIX as well in the early days. That does not detract from the reality that LTT would be nothing without the early support of NCIX. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] traveler@lemdro.id 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [–] tony@lemmy.hoyle.me.uk 15 points 3 years ago* They can't even say that.. law trumps contract. I had to look that up for vancouver, but.. "employers in B.C. cannot dismiss, suspend, demote, discipline or harass an employee who: Asks their employer about their pay Reveals their pay to another employee or someone applying to work with their employer Asks the employer about its pay transparency report Gives information to the Director of Pay Transparency about their employer" https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/gender-equity/pay-transparency-laws-in-bc permalink fedilink source parent [+] traveler@lemdro.id -6 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago (2 children) Thats not a reason for cloak and dagger tactics. If that employee deserves more pay for the skill and effort they put in it should be announced loudly like they hold the Galaga high score at the local arcade. There is no reason to obfuscate pay unless your employer is being dishonest. Like mine is. I live this dude, everyday. Its all a package deal thats easier to spot than santa clause at a strip joint. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Sax_Offender@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago it should be announced loudly like they hold the Galaga high score at the local arcade Hello, fellow old person. permalink fedilink source parent [+] traveler@lemdro.id 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago* This is the worst take on this matter. No, you should be honest. If that upsets people because they aren't performing you can use that as an opportunity to figure out why they aren't doing well. This should be a mutually beneficial thing. But because people are salty, and because it feels like (feels like, not is) its easier to just hire a new person and toss the current one this leads to employers opting for the cost of a high turn over and bad feelings all around. Dishonesty only pays if you don't think about it at all. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] shyguyblue@lemmy.world 35 points 3 years ago (1 child) He's terrified that his employees are going to do to him, what he did at his last place... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] sheogorath@lemmy.world 24 points 3 years ago (1 child) Yep, he basically built his empire off the back of his employer. LTT basically uses NCIX inventory for their early videos. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] dman87@sh.itjust.works 8 points 3 years ago (1 child) That's not totally accurate. It was initially a symbiotic relationship. Linus was providing marketing for NCIX as well in the early days. That does not detract from the reality that LTT would be nothing without the early support of NCIX. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] traveler@lemdro.id 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] sheogorath@lemmy.world 24 points 3 years ago (1 child) Yep, he basically built his empire off the back of his employer. LTT basically uses NCIX inventory for their early videos. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] dman87@sh.itjust.works 8 points 3 years ago (1 child) That's not totally accurate. It was initially a symbiotic relationship. Linus was providing marketing for NCIX as well in the early days. That does not detract from the reality that LTT would be nothing without the early support of NCIX. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] traveler@lemdro.id 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] dman87@sh.itjust.works 8 points 3 years ago (1 child) That's not totally accurate. It was initially a symbiotic relationship. Linus was providing marketing for NCIX as well in the early days. That does not detract from the reality that LTT would be nothing without the early support of NCIX. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] traveler@lemdro.id 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[+] traveler@lemdro.id 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] tony@lemmy.hoyle.me.uk 15 points 3 years ago* They can't even say that.. law trumps contract. I had to look that up for vancouver, but.. "employers in B.C. cannot dismiss, suspend, demote, discipline or harass an employee who: Asks their employer about their pay Reveals their pay to another employee or someone applying to work with their employer Asks the employer about its pay transparency report Gives information to the Director of Pay Transparency about their employer" https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/gender-equity/pay-transparency-laws-in-bc permalink fedilink source parent
[+] traveler@lemdro.id -6 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago (2 children) Thats not a reason for cloak and dagger tactics. If that employee deserves more pay for the skill and effort they put in it should be announced loudly like they hold the Galaga high score at the local arcade. There is no reason to obfuscate pay unless your employer is being dishonest. Like mine is. I live this dude, everyday. Its all a package deal thats easier to spot than santa clause at a strip joint. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Sax_Offender@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago it should be announced loudly like they hold the Galaga high score at the local arcade Hello, fellow old person. permalink fedilink source parent [+] traveler@lemdro.id 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago* This is the worst take on this matter. No, you should be honest. If that upsets people because they aren't performing you can use that as an opportunity to figure out why they aren't doing well. This should be a mutually beneficial thing. But because people are salty, and because it feels like (feels like, not is) its easier to just hire a new person and toss the current one this leads to employers opting for the cost of a high turn over and bad feelings all around. Dishonesty only pays if you don't think about it at all. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago (2 children) Thats not a reason for cloak and dagger tactics. If that employee deserves more pay for the skill and effort they put in it should be announced loudly like they hold the Galaga high score at the local arcade. There is no reason to obfuscate pay unless your employer is being dishonest. Like mine is. I live this dude, everyday. Its all a package deal thats easier to spot than santa clause at a strip joint. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Sax_Offender@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago it should be announced loudly like they hold the Galaga high score at the local arcade Hello, fellow old person. permalink fedilink source parent [+] traveler@lemdro.id 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago* This is the worst take on this matter. No, you should be honest. If that upsets people because they aren't performing you can use that as an opportunity to figure out why they aren't doing well. This should be a mutually beneficial thing. But because people are salty, and because it feels like (feels like, not is) its easier to just hire a new person and toss the current one this leads to employers opting for the cost of a high turn over and bad feelings all around. Dishonesty only pays if you don't think about it at all. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Sax_Offender@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago it should be announced loudly like they hold the Galaga high score at the local arcade Hello, fellow old person. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] traveler@lemdro.id 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago* This is the worst take on this matter. No, you should be honest. If that upsets people because they aren't performing you can use that as an opportunity to figure out why they aren't doing well. This should be a mutually beneficial thing. But because people are salty, and because it feels like (feels like, not is) its easier to just hire a new person and toss the current one this leads to employers opting for the cost of a high turn over and bad feelings all around. Dishonesty only pays if you don't think about it at all. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago* This is the worst take on this matter. No, you should be honest. If that upsets people because they aren't performing you can use that as an opportunity to figure out why they aren't doing well. This should be a mutually beneficial thing. But because people are salty, and because it feels like (feels like, not is) its easier to just hire a new person and toss the current one this leads to employers opting for the cost of a high turn over and bad feelings all around. Dishonesty only pays if you don't think about it at all. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] MataVatnik@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago (1 child) Abusers often don't know they are being an abuser. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] utopianrevolt@lemmy.world 0 points 3 years ago (1 child) Does that occur more happen than abusers who don't care if they are? I don't know anyone from LTT personally, but I don't necessarily get the feeling that Linus doesn't care. To your point, ignorance doesn't excuse abuse, but I think it's an important distinction to make regardless. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] JokklMaster@lemmy.world 1 point 3 years ago This is a valid point because I think it affects openness to change. Linus may be a dumbass in some regards, but I'd be willing to bet he's open to change. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] utopianrevolt@lemmy.world 0 points 3 years ago (1 child) Does that occur more happen than abusers who don't care if they are? I don't know anyone from LTT personally, but I don't necessarily get the feeling that Linus doesn't care. To your point, ignorance doesn't excuse abuse, but I think it's an important distinction to make regardless. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] JokklMaster@lemmy.world 1 point 3 years ago This is a valid point because I think it affects openness to change. Linus may be a dumbass in some regards, but I'd be willing to bet he's open to change. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] JokklMaster@lemmy.world 1 point 3 years ago This is a valid point because I think it affects openness to change. Linus may be a dumbass in some regards, but I'd be willing to bet he's open to change. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ineedaunion@lemm.ee -2 points 3 years ago That's bootlicker talk. permalink fedilink source parent