Companies have been doing this since time immemorial. I guess because it’s TikTok influencers it’s easier to rage about?
Tiktok influencers are being honest about it. Companies know to keep a fig leaf over it.
When I read the 4 Hour Work Week years ago it was exactly the same thing. Turns out the “secret” to getting rich has always been “get someone else to do your work for you for a pittance of the money you can make off that work.”
capitalism in a nutshell
What if I did this but actually paid them decently more than they would expect in their area and provided nice tools, accommodations, and hours?
I do this. If I have to hire offshore, they’re going to get paid like local royalty. Paid holidays etc. Gotta treat people like people.
Doing that, you’re likely to really help their community.
I hope so. When I’m paid well, I tip well, buy local. Hopefully they trickle the same.
Can anyone post the entire article or a link? It’s paywalled.
