Tag: capitalism

• Standing room for one

  Since I’d already eaten, I sit down in a booth with the two other employees over 50. They’re eating the free sandwiches the General Manager laid out near the door. These sandwiches are being added to our menu in April, which is what tonight’s meeting is for.  For weeks we’ve seen the notice: “Team Huddle…

  abendelow

  April 12, 2024

  Uncategorized

  capitalism, corporatism, dehumanization, fast-casual restaurant, worker’s rights

• It’s a wonderful lie

  Around this time of year, my wife and I look ahead to the holidays, when the desire to spend time with adult children and grandchildren is large. I make a suggestion or two for events that could bring us together with the younger generations. Then she proposes something we’ve been doing every year for the…

  abendelow

  October 17, 2023

  Theater/Film review

  1970s, American Blues Theater, capitalism, depression, frank capra, GenZ, holiday film, It’s a wonderful life, meet john doe, socialism, USA

• Memoir: Worst job (1982)

  “Hello, Mrs. Jones? This is George from United Auto Warranty. I see that your ‘79 Ford’s warranty is about to expire this November, and I’m calling to tell you that we can lock-in a better warranty today extending coverage two whole years, and you’ll actually pay less for more coverage. Can I take just a…

  abendelow

  September 8, 2023

  memoir

  capitalism, cicero, job, memoir, ronald reagan, telemarketing