Maybe if I pay you $170k I expect you to hydrate yourself correctly via an insulated water bottle, get adequate sleep and possibly even exercise so that walking in a hot van doesn't strain you.
I sold cars after college. My company didn't buy me insoles so my feet hurt less. I didn't hound them to pad the carpet on the showroom more, or give me rubber mats to stand on outside so my feet didn't hurt. I took care of my own needs.
PS, I actually saw a car salesman pass out one day in the heat outside. He drank heavily the night before and was extremely hung over.
How is paying out-of-pocket for an insulated water-bottle / better shoe insoles any different than paying a fee for a union to collectively negotiate these things for you?
In both cases you, the worker, exchange money for improved work conditions. In the second case you are simply paying comparatively more money for larger returns.
I think probably the most astounding aspect of this weird diatribe is that you're flaunting being a self-sufficient car salesman, ie a literal parasite on consumers.
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I sold cars after college. My company didn't buy me insoles so my feet hurt less. I didn't hound them to pad the carpet on the showroom more, or give me rubber mats to stand on outside so my feet didn't hurt. I took care of my own needs.
PS, I actually saw a car salesman pass out one day in the heat outside. He drank heavily the night before and was extremely hung over.
In both cases you, the worker, exchange money for improved work conditions. In the second case you are simply paying comparatively more money for larger returns.