Company
Date Published
Author
Justin Pot
Word count
825
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The author argues that corporate jargon and the idea of companies being like families are unhealthy and unproductive. Companies don't employ people out of love or loyalty, but rather because they value their skills and contributions. Quitting a job isn't a betrayal, but rather a normal part of career development. The company you work for doesn't love you, and it's okay to leave if it's not serving your best interests. A true "work family" is formed through relationships with colleagues, which can be maintained even after leaving a company. Business owners should keep this in mind when managing their employees and building their companies.