The Loading Dock Manifesto

https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a9834/john-hyduk-0511/

by wormold • 7 years ago

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Summary: This guy is an everyman, a working man, doing the night-shift at a warehouse, mindless work, or rather very specific algorythm work a computer could easily do but they are paying a human to do it still... but... coming soon, automation. You end up really liking the author, authentic very real writing and dispite his lot in life, he seems like he has great friends and great connections.

defen• 7 years ago

His writing style reminded me of James Ellroy's, except told from the point of view of an everyman instead of a gangster or crooked cop.

idan• 7 years ago

One of the most enjoyable pieces of writing I've read in a while.

An important reminder that sharp, articulate intellects are everywhere.

pard68• 7 years ago

Used to do the opposite job, I unload the trucks and made sure the loaders and builders didn't screw up my order again. I like to think that it was a good job. Made good friends, something about putting in hard work alongside others makes for enjoyable relationships.

I had a few coworkers who will probably be like this guy in another four decades or so --if these jobs even exist then. Glad I moved on though, my hip used to move sideways when I walked on account of the way you have to pull a pallet jack.

Also, dev work beats $9.50/hour and one vacation day a year.

vladsanchez• 7 years ago

I wish my son reads this. Some kids never listen, until it's too late in life. :-(

jay_m• 7 years ago

I read this piece ages ago but stupidly forgot to save it. Every once in a while I'd try to find it again but I could never remember enough specific details, so thank you for posting this so I can finally read it again and save it!

The Loading Dock Manifesto

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