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[–] Cuntessera@sh.itjust.works 51 points 5 months ago (2 children)
[–] db2@lemmy.world 18 points 5 months ago (2 children)

That's not a new concept, look up "mining towns" or Detroit.

[–] Cuntessera@sh.itjust.works 27 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Thanks, babe, I’m perfectly aware it’s not new. I just find it ironic that a tech company would invest in dorms instead of remote work 😾

[–] db2@lemmy.world 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Kind of like Ready Player One then...

[–] Cuntessera@sh.itjust.works 8 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I didn’t think of that movie, but you’re right!

[–] BossDj@lemm.ee 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

The book is better and way nerdier. If you want ultimate nerdiness, the audiobook is narrated by Wil Wheaton!

[–] db2@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago

I don't know how he wasn't audibly smiling when he read the part about himself though.

[–] AgentGrimstone@lemmy.world 11 points 5 months ago (2 children)

That actually sounds kinda nice until you get fired. Lose your job and home in the same week.

[–] tektite@slrpnk.net 11 points 5 months ago

And your health insurance!

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 months ago

The main problem with company towns is that the company leverages its monopoly and charges you a lot for everything.