I think you’re misinterpreting what I’m saying. All I’m saying is that the recent rise in gas prices isn’t corporations suddenly becoming more greedy than they were before. They’re always making decisions with respect to maximizing shareholder profit; recent rises in gas prices are a reflection of the same calculus…

Exactly. They are in no hurry to ramp things back up and restore production/refining/whatever capabilities. “What’s that? Gas prices are too high? All these profits are making it hard to hear you. Or to even care.”

The general public believes the average company makes a 36% profit margin, when the actual average is about 8%. Yes, there are huge salary gaps that sensationalize the issue, and yes, executives are also incentivized to maximize profit. But most CEOs aren’t Martin Shkreli, thankfully. The truth is generally somewhere…

In a free market, using open and honest practices to maximize profit is a company’s job, as the author points out. To an Exxon shareholder, it’s an expectation. Considering supply and demand can result in higher profit, and most corporations aren’t engaged in deceptive practices, price gouging, etc. (monitored by…

Ok, some clarification may be in order here regarding the context.

First of all, the only thing Biden can promise is a nomination. He can’t promise any votes from the Democratic caucus, and he can’t promise that no Democratic Senator won’t filibuster the nomination (and under existing rules any Democratic Senator can…

Surely, the least dangerous aspect of Musk’s power which threatens the planet is toxic fanbase; more like union-busting, supporting fascist coups in sovereign states, exploitation of workers and the natural environment are certainly much more concerning. We need a more materialist analysis than that.

My boss tosses out every resume that's submitted without one. He says if they can't take the effort to write the letter, they wouldn't work out here. But I know it varies from field to field. I personally always write one, because my experience is eclectic and I like having a chance to explain things up front to show…

I'd like to know how important a cover letter is now-a-days.