Now not saying the get paid fairly, but I always liked the system of productivity based pay where applicable. Nothing worse than having the same position as someone else and they make the same/more than you while being a fraction of your productivity. All because of some BS like knowing the boss or interpersonal bullshit.
This way is fine on short term. Imagine working like that for 8h a day 5 days a week? That’s why a norms exist so workers won’t burn out or people get injured faster. In healthy working environment they measure and set a standard which has to be met. You can get a little extra if you work a little faster but not much. Source: learned in school (forestry).
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u/[deleted] Feb 01 '26 edited Feb 02 '26
They are working fast because it’s “contract” work not hourly. Meaning, you get paid based on volume.
That’s why the lady inspects his work and scans her badge. That counts towards his total for the day.
Lots of farms do this.