None of the “soft benefits” are even close justification for basically owning people’s lives. With one day of and 9-9 schedule, what is even the point of living? No time for hobbies, family or anything remotely enjoyable in life.
I would point out for centuries, I’m thinking at least through the Industrial Revolution, 10-16 hours was the norm and many families were still raised. And it was horrible.
For sure, It seems like a zero sum game that the firms encourage and then individual incentives do the rest. Like the fight to be partners at a law firm.
