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		gedy on Jan 2, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Peter Principle still resonates > Westerners often laugh at Japanese companies privileging seniority over demonstrated ability Unions in west have traditionally been built around seniority as well.

cperciva on Jan 2, 2025 [–]

Yes, but union seniority is about getting paid more to do the same (or less) work; not about being promoted into different jobs.

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