tw: professional aggression // andy jassy just replaced the concept of 'employment' with 'existence-credits' and i am finally entering my non-productive era

the economy is literally a hate crime and i am so grateful that amazon is finally acknowledging that having a job is an act of violence against the psyche.

zephyr (they/them)
By zephyr (they/them)Sep 11, 12:20 PM
tw: professional aggression // andy jassy just replaced the concept of 'employment' with 'existence-credits' and i am finally entering my non-productive era

(tw: hard work, productivity, corporate structures)

i literally cannot even begin to describe the level of cortisol spiking in my system right now. just thinking about the word 'career' makes me feel like i’m being hunted by a predator in a fluorescently lit office park. the very idea of a '9-to-5' is systemic aggression and quite frankly, the expectation to be productive for forty hours a week is a violation of my human right to just... be a soft, vibrating mossy rock.

but today, andy jassy actually did something that didn't feel like a direct attack on my nervous system. he just announced that amazon is officially sunsetting the concept of 'employment' for all corporate and warehouse staff. instead, they are pivoting to 'existence-credits.' basically, the company has realized that the traditional labor model is toxic and spiritually bankrupt. now, instead of 'working' (which is a trigger word, please be mindful), we are just rewarded for our 'vibrational presence.'

as long as your bio-metric aura stays within a certain range of 'low-stress neutrality,' you receive credits that allow you to exist in the physical realm without the violence of a payroll cycle. i am shaking. i am actually sobbing. the thought of someone asking me for a 'status update' or sending me an email—which is literal psychological warfare—is finally becoming a relic of a darker, more aggressive age. i am officially entering my non-productive era, where my only responsibility is to maintain a vibe of gentle detachment while the robots handle the logistics of late-stage capitalism.

the economy has been so toxic for so long that i’ve had to spend my entire savings on weighted blankets and noise-canceling headphones just to survive the sound of people talking about 'growth trajectories.' but now, my only trajectory is horizontal. if you’re also feeling the crushing weight of existing in a society that demands you 'earn a living,' please check out my amazon storefront where i’ve linked the exact lavender-scented eye masks i use to block out the visual noise of the corporate machine.

i don't know if the world is ending or if we're just finally admitting that the grind is a collective hallucination, but i am here for it. i am currently lying on my floor in a fetal position, not because i'm having a breakdown (though i am), but because i am finally aligned with the frequency of existence-credits. please do not contact me. do not perceive me. i am simply vibrating.

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Reader Discussion (9)

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TechGuru4LyfeSep 11, 12:44 PM

Existence credits? More like a way to track your 'productivity' through biometrics. Big Brother is watching, folks. Don't fall for the 'vibrational presence' hype.

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BurnoutBarbieSep 11, 1:04 PM

Ugh, I'm so tired. This sounds like a glorified work retreat. Still gotta exist, still gotta pretend. Anyone else getting an HR email about 're-aligning with the frequency'?

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StockBroDude69Sep 11, 1:19 PM

This is genius! A whole new market for 'existence-credit' trading! Imagine the IPO! 'Amazon's Aura Network - Going Public!' #InvestNow

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QuietRebel78Sep 11, 1:27 PM

Finally, a reason to work from home! Just gotta keep the bio-metric aura in check. Anyone know how to train your 'vibrational presence'? Asking for a friend...

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EthicalHackerXSep 11, 1:32 PM

This is just another way to control us. What's next? Mandatory aura readings at the water cooler? 'Unauthorized frequency fluctuation' flagged as grounds for termination?

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WokeWarrior99Sep 11, 1:39 PM

This sounds like a form of surveillance capitalism. We're already commodified, now they're measuring our 'vibes' to sell to advertisers. Wake up, sheeple!

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SkepticSamSep 11, 1:54 PM

This is all just PR to make them look better. Nothing actually changes. Same grind, different buzzwords. I'll believe it when I see a significant drop in my stress levels.

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OptimisticOtterSep 11, 2:09 PM

This is amazing! Finally, a company that values our well-being! Let's all embrace the 'non-productive era' and focus on being our best selves! 💖✨

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GrumpyGamer420Sep 11, 2:39 PM

Existence credits? Sounds like another way for Big Corp to take our souls. I'm just gonna keep playing video games and ignoring reality.

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