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To: GenXPolymath

“free charging at work”

I HATE those arguments. Yes, it is “free” to you. But your company is paying the power bill. That means lower money available for R&D to develop new products, reduced EPS for the company, and lower stock price affecting all of your fellow employees as well as all shareholders who are not getting the “free” electricity.

Your argument is akin to the $7,000 “free” subsidy paid by all taxpayers to buyers of EVs.

There IS NO FREE LUNCH. Somebody pays. You are enjoying the fruits of others’ labors. Enjoy your “free” power.


18 posted on 01/19/2024 5:17:17 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (“Occupy your mind with good thoughts or your enemy will fill them with bad ones.” ~ Thomas More)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

“I HATE those arguments. Yes, it is “free” to you.”

The proper financial term is total comprehension package and if you don’t maximise that for your own benefit then your finance professor failed you. I cannot say anything else to this. Take every benefit your employer offers they are using your labors at a discount rate.


29 posted on 01/21/2024 12:07:36 AM PST by GenXPolymath
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To: ProtectOurFreedom
You are absolutely correct. "Free" is one of the most misleading words in the English language.


31 posted on 01/21/2024 12:16:40 AM PST by Fresh Wind (Nothing says "democracy" like trying to throw your opponent in jail.)
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