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To think “work ethic” is just capitalism’s favourite personality trait?

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NaiceBlueSquid · 23/09/2025 15:11

We act like “hard-working” is a moral virtue. But isn’t it really just capitalism’s way of getting people to feel proud about exhausting themselves for someone else’s profit? AIBU to think “work ethic” is less about character and more about compliance?

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Worldisavampire · 23/09/2025 16:04

Work doesn't necessarily equal making money, though. What about people who work hard in caring professions?

To me having a good work ethic is about trying your best, not letting others pick up the slack and being reliable. That applies to more than just the pursuit of money.

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NaiceBlueSquid · 23/09/2025 16:00

Thundertoast · 23/09/2025 15:53

I didn't label it a conspiracy or troll post, I pointed out the actual facts of what can be seen on mumsnet, feel free to click through a few posts and see it for yourself sometime - why are you being so defensive when you could have literally just checked that for yourself and come back here and said 'oh, I see what you mean - but I am a genuine poster'

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I’m not defensive, I’m just clarifying. I’ve posted before and this post is genuine, that’s all there is to it. If others have misused similar formatting, that’s not on me. Now, back to the actual topic?

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Thundertoast · 23/09/2025 15:53

NaiceBlueSquid · 23/09/2025 15:46

Not everything that sparks discussion is automatically bait. People are allowed to question the status quo without it being labelled a conspiracy or troll post. Let’s just stick to the actual topic or scroll by, yeah?

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I didn't label it a conspiracy or troll post, I pointed out the actual facts of what can be seen on mumsnet, feel free to click through a few posts and see it for yourself sometime - why are you being so defensive when you could have literally just checked that for yourself and come back here and said 'oh, I see what you mean - but I am a genuine poster'

OriginalUsername2 · 23/09/2025 15:47

Thundertoast · 23/09/2025 15:40

If you post a lot then you'll be fully aware of an influx of threads started by 'three words username' posters that only contain two sentences that are written/formatted the exact same way your post has been, normally on topics designed to incite a lot of discussion rather than niche topics...

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What’s the theory, is it MN generating clicks or a bored person?

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NaiceBlueSquid · 23/09/2025 15:46

Thundertoast · 23/09/2025 15:40

If you post a lot then you'll be fully aware of an influx of threads started by 'three words username' posters that only contain two sentences that are written/formatted the exact same way your post has been, normally on topics designed to incite a lot of discussion rather than niche topics...

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Not everything that sparks discussion is automatically bait. People are allowed to question the status quo without it being labelled a conspiracy or troll post. Let’s just stick to the actual topic or scroll by, yeah?

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Thundertoast · 23/09/2025 15:40

NaiceBlueSquid · 23/09/2025 15:33

Not sure what you’re projecting here, I’ve posted before and I work hard in my job, thanks. It’s a discussion forum and I posted a topic for discussion. That’s literally the point of AIBU. If you don’t like the framing, scroll on.

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If you post a lot then you'll be fully aware of an influx of threads started by 'three words username' posters that only contain two sentences that are written/formatted the exact same way your post has been, normally on topics designed to incite a lot of discussion rather than niche topics...

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NaiceBlueSquid · 23/09/2025 15:33

PullTheBricksDown · 23/09/2025 15:27

Oh hello, random three words name poster with an abstract 'discuss' thread. Why don't you share some of your own experiences that make you think this?

PS the OP can also work as a justification for 'letting' others pick up the slack

Not sure what you’re projecting here, I’ve posted before and I work hard in my job, thanks. It’s a discussion forum and I posted a topic for discussion. That’s literally the point of AIBU. If you don’t like the framing, scroll on.

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PullTheBricksDown · 23/09/2025 15:27

Oh hello, random three words name poster with an abstract 'discuss' thread. Why don't you share some of your own experiences that make you think this?

PS the OP can also work as a justification for 'letting' others pick up the slack

Winteriscoming80 · 23/09/2025 15:17

I don’t have work ethic anymore,I work because I have to pay my wages to everyone else.

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