Book · 2019 · Social Science
On the Clock
What Low-Wage Work Did to Me and How It Drives America Insane
On the Clock by Emily Guendelsberger has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast (2 episodes recommend it and 0 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Judith Shulevitz (2 episodes) on The Ezra Klein Show (2 episodes).
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On the Clock by Emily Guendelsberger is an immersive piece of investigative journalism that explores the brutal realities of low-wage work and the pervasive pressures of the modern just-in-time economy. Judith Shulevitz recommended this vital book on The Ezra Klein Show during her appearance on the Sabbath and the Art of Rest episode in February 2023, as well as on the Best Of compilation released in December 2024. Shulevitz introduced the author as a young journalist and directed listeners' attention to the text to vividly illustrate the harsh, unforgiving realities of on-demand working schedules. By highlighting Emily Guendelsberger's firsthand accounts of algorithmic management, relentless monitoring, and grueling physical labor in fulfillment centers and fast-food chains, Shulevitz emphasized how modern corporate efficiency drives workers to the brink and inflicts severe psychological and physical tolls. The book serves as a disturbing portrait of contemporary labor practices, demonstrating how relentless optimization and precarious scheduling compromise human dignity and push workers toward exhaustion in pursuit of corporate profit margins.
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