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Ocelot II

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4. He still hasn't figured out (or doesn't care) that he's not a business owner

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jan 29, 2025, 09:56 AM

Jan 29

and that he can't hire and fire and set wages as he pleases. But since he has no authority to make this offer, the employees who take it will find themselves immediately out of work, unpaid, and with no recourse.

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