I totally get that frustration—it’s like the same story playing out over and over. Quarter after quarter, year after year, EM profits go up, but all that money ends up in the pockets of the CEO and shareholders while the employees are left to deal with stagnation. It’s like the “Great Divide” where the ones actually doing the work get the short end of the stick. Promotions get slowed down, increments freeze, and if you're unlucky enough to be on the receiving end of a PIP (Performance Improvement Plan), it’s just the cherry on top of an already sour cake.
The cycle of increasing profits without corresponding rewards for the workforce can make employees feel like expendable pawns. It’s almost like they’re banking on the loyalty of people who hope their hard work will eventually be rewarded, but that hope keeps getting crushed over and over.
And you’re spot on—no matter how much the company makes, it feels like there’s always a reason to squeeze the employees more, to justify taking away benefits or slowing down growth opportunities. It’s frustrating, especially when it’s so clear that the numbers are climbing but you’re still fighting for scraps.
Do you think things could ever change for the better, or is it just a case of “grin and bear it” until something else comes along?
Bumping this from @7psx+16zEvLP3, well said.