We own you

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37 pointsmijustin3 comments

With reference to the use of the word "our" in the context of company employees:

"I'll have to check with _my_ lawyer before I sign this".

I'm fairly sure that 'my' lawyer does not consider herself to be one of my personal possessions.

This is just normal English, not necessarily an assumption of total ownership.

I noticed that as well. I think those bad quotes unnecessarily take away from the good points the article has otherwise though.

Agreed. I also speak of "my team", but I certainly don't own the team. I'm not even an employee of the company the team is part of; I'm a freelancer.

I agree with everything else though: don't work yourself to death for a company that knows no loyalty. Do what you're paid to do, but they don't own your soul. If they want it, they should pay a lot more.

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