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they pretend to pay us we pretend to work

This phrase is a famous quote often attributed to workers in Soviet-era enterprises, reflecting a sardonic workplace attitude where there's a mutual, unspoken agreement of minimal effort and productivity. ## Core Meaning - Employers provide minimal compensation - Employees provide minimal work effort - A passive-aggressive form of workplace resistance ## Historical Context - Originated in Soviet Union's centrally planned economy - Highlighted systemic inefficiencies in state-run enterprises - Symbolized worker disengagement and economic stagnation ## Modern Relevance - Still resonates in bureaucratic or poorly managed organizations - Reflects workplace disengagement - Can indicate: - Low morale - Inadequate compensation - Lack of meaningful work - Misaligned organizational incentives ## Tech/Startup Perspective In modern tech environments, this attitude is counterproductive. High-performing teams focus on: - Clear expectations - Fair compensation - Meaningful work - Professional growth - Mutual respect Pro tip: If you feel this way consistently, it might be time to: 1. Discuss concerns with management 2. Seek new opportunities 3. Upskill to increase your market value

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Just Put My Fries in the Bag Bro

Just Put My Fries in the Bag Bro is a catchphrase that infers that the addressee is a fast-food employee (like at McDonald's or Burger King), implying that they have no future and are inferior to the other person. The phrase is predominantly used in TikTok video skits and memes in which the setting is two former high school classmates running into each other at a fast-food restaurant. One says, "I haven't seen you since high school," and the other says, "Just put my fries in the bag, bro." Sometimes the setting is outside of a restaurant and the catchphrase is uttered after the addressee says something that foreshadows their imminent lack of career opportunities. The original meme was posted to Facebook in 2022 and it originally said, Just Put the Ketchup In My Bag Bro. Origin On November 19th, 2022, Facebook[1] user Andre Jamar Milburn shared a post, reading in all caps, "I AINT SEEN YOU SINCE HIGHSCHOOL," and himself saying back, "JUST PUT THE KETCHUP IN MY BAG BRO 🤣🤣" Over two years, the post received over 6,000 reactions and 34,000 shares (shown below).

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