Intro: The Corporation, Incorporated

by YodaOnCrack

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To begin with, the majority of the people working at The Corporation, Inc. were friendly and welcomed the opportunity to demonstrate their friendliness. On your first day, somebody would probably offer you a soft drink or a cup of coffee. Coffee was commonly offered. Not to take a cup was considered offensive, but to take more than three cups was too much. Offering you a third cup meant that you might be punished – unless you were a visitor. Visitors drank lots of coffee.

Taking pride in your work and presenting new ideas
was not looked upon favorably. Employees were
motivated by a continual fear of shame in their every
action. When dealing with the management, sincere
respect for their pride was essential. If your boss
made an incorrect statement, you did not want to
correct her in public or in front of others.

Their rules were harsh, and there were few second
chances, but they let us live. Like headless zombies, we lived and worked among the dead and dying – the price we paid for staying alive.

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. Intro: The Corporation, Incorporated

    YodaOnCrack's Buddy Icon YodaOnCrack

    Posted about 1 month ago

    a rewrite of an older ficlet… wanted to move it into this series, etc.

  2. Intro: The Corporation, Incorporated

    Browncoatben's Buddy Icon Browncoatben

    Posted about 1 month ago

    I enjoyed this. It reminded me of my favorite book, 1984, by George Orwell. The concept of Totalitarism via corporation is a frightening possibility and you’re conveying the individual’s perspective well.

  3. Intro: The Corporation, Incorporated

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    very desperate existence described quite. I like the whole duality and facade.

  4. Intro: The Corporation, Incorporated

    Blusparrow's Buddy Icon Blusparrow

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Nice, I was going to look into that old sequel, but now I don’t have to! It is a good start and explains more.
    LoA

  5. Intro: The Corporation, Incorporated

    Jenunique's Buddy Icon Jenunique

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great job! Absolutely loving this! Even in its darkness. Dark is good in this prescribed dosage. ;)

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