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corporate-dehumanization

The workplace is portrayed as a digestive system where employees are predigested and processed, emphasizing the loss of individuality.

1 chapter across 1 book

Seasonal Associate (2018)Heike Geissler

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The chapter follows the narrator as she assumes a new identity to attend a seasonal job interview at Amazon, revealing her precarious economic situation and the social descent she faces. It details her navigation through the dehumanizing corporate environment, highlighting the performative nature of the hiring process and the commodification of labor. The chapter culminates in a trial work assessment that exposes the emotional toll and anxiety inherent in precarious employment despite securing the job.