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Obviously "bizarre population pitch" is an innapropriate way to phrase it, but it's this article's title

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[–] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 8 points 11 hours ago (2 children)

It just halves the family income I guess nothing major. Doubt they are going to pay me double.

[–] AdolfSchmitler@lemmy.world 7 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

So many people think that if their owner wasn't taxed as much, or if the company could save money somehow, it would mean they would get a raise. No Jimbob, you sweet summer child, the owner is just going to pocket the savings and pay you the same.

[–] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 2 points 5 hours ago

People never taught how slave owners said the same thing.

[–] CrimeDad@lemmy.crimedad.work 4 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Maybe the dads are supposed to work double shifts.

I think even just getting rid of at-will employment for expectant parents and people with dependents would provide safe incentive for having more kids.

[–] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 4 points 5 hours ago

Imagine working double shift In Japan. 70 hr work weeks is supposedly standard.

Also nothing like being a absent dad. Real traditional values.