Hollywood's Writers' Strike - Page 23

Morrigoon · 01-08-2008, 10:08 AM

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Alex · 01-08-2008, 10:09 AM

Yes, sometimes administrative assistants get fired when someone leaves (because people aren't always replaced). And I know how much they make and what they do because I used to be one.

But that is beside the point I was making, which is: when making decisions about adequate compensation for your work, the secondary dependencies who may be affected by your decision not to work aren't really a factor.

Sohrshah · 01-08-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Yes, sometimes administrative assistants get fired when someone leaves (because people aren't always replaced). And I know how much they make and what they do because I used to be one.

But that is beside the point I was making, which is: when making decisions about adequate compensation for your work, the secondary dependencies who may be affected by your decision not to work aren't really a factor.

Point taken, though in my experience if someone is not being replaced, the company is reorganizing or downsizing, and the admins are usually among the first to be let go (excepting high level admins, who are sometimes the last)

I agree with you that when making decisions for yourself, the collateral damage cannot be a factor, though my tendencies towards compassion would make that a very difficult decision. I don't think I would sleep well at night knowing that my decision is negatively affecting someone else. Simultaneously, I have never been in a life situation where I could AFFORD to be out of work for weeks and weeks. I wonder how hard this strike is on writers who don't make 100K+ a year? I imagine the union subsidizes them to some extent, but it can't be nearly what they were making before...

Strangler Lewis · 01-08-2008, 11:52 AM

Boobies?

The word, sir, is "tits."

I agree with the part about the lemon and melted butter.

And the picnic.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 01-08-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

The word, sir, is "tits."

I prefer "dirty pillows" or "happy bags."

Kevy Baby · 01-08-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

Boobies?

The word, sir, is "tits."

Not around these parts. The word is "Boobies"

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Originally Posted by Eliza Hodgkins 1812

I prefer "dirty pillows" or "happy bags."

Hooters
Gazambas
Sweater Puppies

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 01-08-2008, 12:29 PM

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Sweater Puppies

That is my new favorite! I believe I'm making a very valuable contribution to this thread. My intellectual prowess is astounding!

Morrigoon · 01-08-2008, 12:03 PM

Unionization doesn't help independent contractors much, which is what many companies are turning to in order to release themselves from any obligation to care for their workers.

Sohrshah · 01-08-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Unionization doesn't help independent contractors much, which is what many companies are turning to in order to release themselves from any obligation to care for their workers.

And in turn, contractors and employees alike lack loyalty. I think turnover rates would be sky high if recommendations were not still such a big part of the hiring process - always the hardest part for me!

Not Afraid · 01-08-2008, 01:04 PM

I'm having a hard time keeping up with this thread. Writers and tits. Strikes and boobies. Is there a connection?

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01-08-2008, 10:09 AM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Yes, sometimes administrative assistants get fired when someone leaves (because people aren't always replaced). And I know how much they make and what they do because I used to be one. But that is beside the point I was making, which is: when making decisions about adequate compensation for your work, the secondary dependencies who may be affected by your decision not to work aren't really a factor.
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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Boobies? The word, sir, is "tits." I agree with the part about the lemon and melted butter. And the picnic. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Unionization doesn't help independent contractors much, which is what many companies are turning to in order to release themselves from any obligation to care for their workers. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I'm having a hard time keeping up with this thread. Writers and tits. Strikes and boobies. Is there a connection?
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