US CEO Says French Workers Have Three-Hour Work Day 1313
First time accepted submitter M3.14 writes "In a letter addressed to French Industrial Renewal Minister, Maurice Taylor, chief executive of Titan, writes (French article with English letter) that it would be stupid to buy any factory in France since workers don't really work full time. He'd rather buy cheap factories in India and China instead and import tires back to France. He writes, 'They get one hour for breaks and lunch, talk for three and work for three. I told this to the French union workers to their faces. They told me that's the French way!'"
Re:Why talk for 3 hours? (Score:5, Funny)
It's France... they talk to enjoy the sound of their language.
Re: It's The American Drean (Score:5, Funny)
Watching FOX News does not count as an "endless stream of evidence" on this issue, any more than it does for global warming or Mitt Romney winning in a landslide.
Re:I don't get it. (Score:5, Funny)
Now go away or i shall taunt you a second time!
Re: It's The American Drean (Score:3, Funny)
"please, fox just lies, ...."
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Re:It's The American Drean (Score:2, Funny)
society doesn't exist, only people
That's borderline sociopathy. It's also a Margaret Thatcher misquote. I would say you're quite welcome to leave society, unfortunately given that it's presence is inescapable you wouldn't be able to. Of course you could be blasted into space alone, but that would mean society paying to do that for you, and of course a rugged Randian individualist like yourself would doubtless find that unconscionable.
Re:Vive La France (Score:5, Funny)
Fixed.
Re:Pro Exploitation CEO (Score:5, Funny)
People who have the power to both order and return 30m in equipment don't write like 14 year olds
You're adorable.