I've seen a few people grouse about "how much" actors and writers make. The common—and correct—rejoinder is to point out that most of them don't make that.
But another element I think needs to be pointed out there: the ones with money are right now _fighting for the people who don't make that kind of money_. They are doing it for the ones who come next. For the writers and actors who are just now entering into the market.
There's a lot to be said for that as well.
People challenge me sometimes on "aren't you well treated at Google?"
There are a variety of things I can point out about that—raises, ethical concerns, layoffs, the Walkout, various other working conditions—but really even if none of that were true.
There are huge numbers of people who work for Alphabet who are _not_ paid or treated well. From linesmen and raters to contracted programmers.
Even if my treatment were immaculate they would still need support, and it is _their_ #union as well.
@hrefna The other aspect, to me, is: they've all agreed to a lower initial payment in exchange for ongoing payments in the future.
Gaming the books and accounting to change that is, at best, immoral.
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