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American culture romanticizes overworking. At the federal level, the United States is the only country in the Americas without a government-mandated paid paternity leave. There is also no federal law requiring employers to provide paid sick time or paid time off. At the employer level, many American organizations – particularly in Silicon Valley – encourage employees to stay at the office by eliminating the need for them to leave. Sprawling tech campuses often feature nap pods, free meals and even doctors’ offices onsite. And at the employee level, workers frequently pride themselves on pushing past the 40-hour standard or neglecting…
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It’s a stormy night after a hard day’s work and you come home to find your kitchen barren. Rather than face the torrential rain outside, you call out to Alexa to order your favorite pizza. “Alexa, place an order to Pizza Palace. A number two with extra peppers and garlic, please.” You rip off the day’s professional attire, throw on some comfy sweats, and settle into the nook of your couch awaiting your delicious pizza to arrive when you’re struck by a realization: the number two pizza comes with anchovies on it. You despise anchovies. While you were able to…
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It’s a stormy night after a hard day’s work and you come home to find your kitchen barren. Rather than face the torrential rain outside, you call out to Alexa to order your favorite pizza. “Alexa, place an order to Pizza Palace. A number two with extra peppers and garlic, please.” You rip off the day’s professional attire, throw on some comfy sweats, and settle into the nook of your couch awaiting your delicious pizza to arrive when you’re struck by a realization: the number two pizza comes with anchovies on it. You despise anchovies. While you were able to…
This story continues at The Next Web