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[–] naught@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

That's true, but it devalues other labor which can be similarly/more difficult or skilled. I skimmed this article, but it seems to convey what I mean:
https://www.shrm.org/executive-network/insights/reshaping-narrative-time-retire-term-unskilled-labor

I understand what people mean when they say "skilled labor" and I don't think it's intended negatively normally fwiw