Some people never really believe how certain corporations suck the life out of workers… almost as if for sport. I once worked for a newspaper chain that paid very little, despite being extremely demanding of its workforce.

I used to refer to those overworked and undervalued folks as “the walking wounded.” Years of putting their jobs ahead of family — and self — suddenly caused them to look back on their careers and lives with disgust and anger.

All jobs are different. All employees are different. However, I have come to believe nearly all corporations see their employees as disposable. It certainly doesn’t help when their management can’t plan for the future because they’re trying to just hold on until next week or earnings call.