Work Reform

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A place to discuss positive changes that can make work more equitable, and to vent about current practices. We are NOT against work; we just want the fruits of our labor to be recognized better.

Our Philosophies:

All workers must be paid a living wage for their labor.
Income inequality is the main cause of lower living standards.
Workers must join together and fight back for what is rightfully theirs.
We must not be divided and conquered. Workers gain the most when they focus on unifying issues.

Our Goals

Higher wages for underpaid workers.
Better worker representation, including but not limited to unions.
Better and fewer working hours.
Stimulating a massive wave of worker organizing in the United States and beyond.
Organizing and supporting political causes and campaigns that put workers first.

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Do you think potential candidates should be reimbursed in some form for taking assessments that are required by the employer in order to be considered for employment? (slippy.xyz)

submitted 1 year ago by SensualSass@slippy.xyz to c/workreform@lemmy.world

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Do you think potential candidates should be reimbursed in some form for taking assessments that are required by the employer in order to be considered for employment?

Also, should this be available for only job candidates who are not considered for the position?

Or should it go for every job candidate, even the ones that get the position?

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[–] thesmokingman@programming.dev 4 points 1 year ago

I am comfortable with reasonable interview lengths where I gain something. I learn lots from most interviews and I always get practice. That gives me value. Take home problems that don’t interest me? Won’t do it unless I’m paid because it’s suddenly one-sided. I gain value from conversations. Drug tests? I’ve been able to aim my pee since toddler years so I gain nothing of value there. Other things that do not involve a conversation between me and someone meaningful at the company I work at? No. Pay me.

This attitude has cost me a few job opportunities for sure. It’s also gotten me out of a few things here and there for jobs I got. And for the right opportunity I’ll bend things a bit.