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lukewarm_pocket | karma 10 | avg karma 3.33 · 2021-09-18 02:02:35

Yeah, Cher is an interesting character. Feels like she found a passion in being a corporate activist and it's very interesting to see how her story will play out.

ytdytvhxgydvhh | karma 591 | avg karma 3.67 · 2021-09-18 09:18:06

I have a feeling 0 more tech companies will hire her now that a quick Google of her name will attach her to this sort of activism. Even if you agree with some of her points regarding Apple, do you really want her coming into your company and looking for a story to tell?

lukewarm_pocket | karma 10 | avg karma 3.33 · 2021-09-18 11:48:41

I personally don't like her, but it's besides the point. There isn't much that I can do. Am I going to anonymously dm her and talk shit?

cmsj | karma 2222 | avg karma 2.94 · 2021-09-18 11:50:02

It's interesting that the take there is "don't hire people who will expose your corporate shortcomings" instead of "fix your corporate shortcomings".

ytdytvhxgydvhh | karma 591 | avg karma 3.67 · 2021-09-18 12:35:44

Not a very idealistic stance sure, but a pragmatic one. I think lots of people who run businesses know that their business isn’t perfect. But at the end of the day the company sells things and employs people. An idealistic activist attracting negative attention, making it harder for the company to sell things and employ people — well, that’s bad business.