Comment on People Are Increasingly Worried AI Will Make Daily Life Worse
1984@lemmy.today 1 year agoI’ve been a contractor too so I know what you mean. But most people are not and don’t want to be. It’s more risky and most people just want safety.
Immersive_Matthew@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
I agree but we really need to encourage those who think they are in a safe employee job that they are not safe and that they need to start investing in themselves. Something on the side to start, but something. Anything. Even if it fails as you still learn something. The age of employees is coming to an end and the more energy you put into holding on to that is less energy in adapting to the new world emerging. Follow a passion and develop new skills. You can love your work.
1984@lemmy.today 1 year ago
I have the same mindset as you and I agree, but I have almost never managed to convince someone to go into contracting. They don’t want to risk that sweet stable income. :)
Immersive_Matthew@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
Right. Plus most of not all employers have this attitude that they own you and can abuse and exploit you as you are there for their gain now.