Adam Ruins Everything - Why You Should Tell Coworkers Your Salary

Adam reveals the real reason your boss doesn't want you sharing your salary.
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Adam Ruins Everything - Why You Should Tell Coworkers Your Salary

[@WernerGroebli]

that 6 dollar guy made me depressed.

[@WernerGroebli]

not littirally

[@rayzala1393]

i think he was supposed to be like the stapler guy from Office Space

[@Shadow60f]

Sounds like the UK to me, in which case that's basically everyone's salary dood >_>

[@petersarko5863]

MasterOfChicknz my salary

[@viktormanger592]

420'th like!

[@ROFLBOB24]

My boss said discussing my salary with co-workers is grounds for termination. I knew this was why. What's worse is I'm definitely 6 dollar guy...

[@DDubbz9]

Stop trying to get likes

[@ROFLBOB24]

Danny G You have more than I do, I'm just telling the truth. I've been working at shitsville for almost 3 years, and dudes coming in off the street get paid more than me.

[@josephsummers2427]

You do realize if he fires you on the basis of discussing pay, that is illegal and you have grounds to form a law suit. You can sue for tons of money for illegal or immoral termination. The US is good at law suits.

[@ROFLBOB24]

I live in Texas, land of the biggest prison population and unfair judges. Court costs are ridiculous too.

[@ChuSandre]

President Obama made an Executive Order in April 2014 making it illegal for companies to terminate employees on the grounds of discussing their compensation. If your boss threatens you for discussing it, bring that up and say that your lawyer will be happily waiting for them to fire you for it. Courts shouldn't be a problem, because they can't legally dismiss an Executive Order.

[@thekrackenx]

I know the "6 dollars a year" guy was a actor but I feel so sad for him...

[@sponch1944]

@@avw5kt They said that

[@HL-777-]

That's when you know the acting is good

[@Lylybeebee]

I want to give him a hug ._.

[@A_very_good_cheese]

50 cents a month

[@shootie5764]

Think of him as less of an actor and more of a symbol for the others that live his script in real life

[@MelaninMePodcast]

I work in HR so I constantly see employee wages... wish I couldn't smh

[@TheGeorgeee13]

Black Coffee & Tea Podcast why

[@houdach4607]

Why

[@anonasdf2570]

Jorge O. Theyre underpaid.

[@anonasdf2570]

Houda Ch they're underpaid.

[@UltraEgoMc]

Why

[@walterclements3433]

“I MAKE SIX DOLLARS A YEAR AND I DEMAND A RAISE......please”

[@user-hs4dm9xq5e]

If you live in SF, I understand you.

[@iisakkivilponen1589]

Communism

[@itbeb]

I respect his respectful attitude

[@blitzn00dle50]

walter

[@rymiledge893]

@@iisakkivilponen1589 recognizing the power of the collective comrade.

[@TheBc99]

1:10 longest post-slap intimidation stare ever.

[@jimmyyang5193]

+Benjamin Rome Clarke He comes back for seconds too.

[@xarymandys]

+Benjamin Rome Clarke and scariest tie

[@tuxedo_productions]

That's all I noticed for like the entire time he talked after in that scene

[@ShaoconNetwork]

+Benjamin Rome Clarke lmfao

[@nautiiboyz]

funny story, i literally did this cause my coworkers were making less than me and i told them to check their pay. within a day all 3 of my supervisors called me into the office and threatened to suspend me cause of this saying it’s against policy to discuss wage. i apologized and told them on all my previous jobs we discussed wage so i saw no wrong. they literally told me and i quote “you were smart enough to know your wage for your position and that’s great for u. but those other guys, if they aren’t smart enough to know how much they’re supposed to really be paid then that’s their fault.” and so they let me off with a warning and said the next person who comes in and demands a raise cause i told them their pay was low then i’ll be suspended. from that day forward i knew the company was a rip off...i encourage everyone to be entrepreneurs and start their own business cause companies like mine will rip u off right in front of u

[@FefeMotor126]

I dont know where you live in but if u live in America. Try and sue them (If they suspend u)

[@maestrulgamer9695]

Can't make EVERYONE entrepreneurs because there would be no employees and the capitalist system would collapse!!

[@MusicLoverInTheSky]

@@maestrulgamer9695 Aaahhh, now that would be beautiful.

[@GoBlueHTB]

You can sue for retaliation even if they don’t fire you.

[@thejjdm1126]

@@MusicLoverInTheSky do we want NORTH KOREA lets be like denmark

[@cannonballjenkins2757]

Me: *talks about money to other co-workers* Boss: *points nerf gun at me*

[@zsoltmeszaros2497]

And it wasn't even loaded.

[@rafalswiniarski3866]

OH NO ADAMS HELD HOSTAGE FOR MAKING HIS EPISODE OH GOD

[@marcjehle2480]

Adam should have had a softair

[@stashfulton]

Boss : You yee’d your last haw

[@Likeusb1]

*pulls out real gun* You weren't expecting this, were you?!

[@poestasis7]

The problem with this idea, some companies can be so cutthroat, instead of giving you a raise, they would rather fire you and hire someone who is willing to work for the same wage.

[@PrayingPanda]

unfortunately

[@99thTuesday]

But, if you're sharing the information with your co-workers it is easier to negotiate collectively. Few companies can afford to fire all of their employees at once. It's the principle behind unionisation.

[@ralien3066]

you do realise your mum is your provider and she has no work force therefore no business and money coming in not so funny if your her child and relying on your parents for important things like food

[@felipex6793]

It's not a matter of being cutthroat, if the company can get someone else for the same money or less, why would they pay you more? Some people are better than others and also better negotiators. Salary is a personal matter.

[@TheThecreeperparty]

However in a highly skilled occupation, like a medical profession it does work because there isn't much of a labour market out there.

[@InHzWill]

NO OSCAR!!!! DON'T DO IT!!!

[@iambuttdix9692]

I thought the same thing XD

[@BlazingAnima]

+Jodie Walton (JBTZ XCLSV) Lol this is what happened after the Office stopped airing

[@notmyname3487]

Oscar the Nerf-Herder

[@RockyMay]

+Jodie Walton (JBTZ XCLSV) SAME HERE

[@sarahk7135]

OSCARRRRR

[@cfskitten1419]

Do the people in college humor know each other’s salaries...?

[@SilentArc]

Turnover rates are so high they’re probably hourly

[@terrygallinger1090]

Not anymore

[@jed2498]

@@terrygallinger1090 yes they do...its $0

[@menacetosociety7454]

Oof

[@basicfetus]

CFS Kitten Adam probably makes the most

[@drewliedtke2377]

I’m a public school teacher and my colleagues and I all know exactly how much each other makes. We have meetings discussing it. School board approves them. It’s public information. It’s a relief actually.

[@definingimage]

So how do you feel when the bad teachers get paid the same of what you do?

[@Stijak85]

And your pay is meager and you are easily replaceable so it doesn't matter. If you work in some industry where it is hard to find good workers (I am in software development), and they make a lot of money from your work, inequalities would be much greater. Other companies scout good employees, and then offer them significantly more money. And then your company sometimes matches that offer, just to keep them. So two workers doing the same work could have significantly different salaries just because they had to recruit first from an already good paying job, or match his offer to prevent him from leaving. But even a lower paying one is making more than teachers.

[@vitamins3039]

@@definingimage y'know i wouldn't mind

[@geraldwatts5492]

Teach abroad. You can make a lot more. It's what I did.

[@drajah1986]

I made 45k supervising a dude who made 62. I asked the director to reflect on the diff and advise as to why. She told me it's because he was there 10 yrs before me. I said I'm here 2 years longer than you and you make 105k. Guess where that convo went.

[@autumn5758]

YIKES

[@ry8471]

what happen

[@tylerevans2789]

Probably because the director is in a higher level position than you? Think.

[@drajah1986]

ry performance review - good performance, entitled to pay increase - oh wait departmental budgeting issues

[@wowzers9270]

So... no pay rise?

[@gregjones9901]

Missed one very important point. In many areas (Ontario, Canada being mine) it is actually ILLEGAL for an employer to discourage employees from discussing wages. If you're talking with a coworker about wages and an employer comes up to you and says "We don't talk about that here", that alone is grounds for a fine. The problem is, the fine is so small and the punishment is so inconsequential that companies are perfectly willing to keep wages on lockdown, because for every teenie tiny slap-on-the-wrist fine they get, they save exponentially more money by keeping everyone in the dark, so it's a worthwhile trade-off.

[@TheZarkoc]

+ManCave Mayhem I'm curious, just how much do employers watch out for people discussing their salary? For example if you told a coworker your salary outside of the workplace would the employer still prosecute you?

[@gregjones9901]

+Zarko Cekovski You misinterpreted my comment. I'm saying the employer can be fined for telling you that you can't discuss wages. As an employee, you can and SHOULD talk about wages with other employees and it's illegal for an employer to stop you from doing so. You have the freedom to discuss your wages with anyone at any time, even right at work, even right in front of your boss. The law is on your side.

[@Aptiz712]

pretty sure we're only talking about America.

[@RobertCrozier123]

+ManCave Mayhem but you work at some union jobs they get you to sign a contract to keep your wage a secret. i was told it was confidential so noone can tell anyone what they make.

[@LivingZed]

+rocc yea but that's his point your contract is therefore illegal a contract can not hold you to illegal standards and that covers government jobs also

[@literallyaghosttpoc]

Finally, one of these I was very informed on before watching! I had to encourage exactly this at my own workplace with my employees. I found out the old general manager paid all the women 50c less than the men, and corrected it for the immediate next pay period. No one had even known to complain because he had said that it was illegal to discuss pay at work or with coworkers.

[@real.7773]

Did you know the pay gap was debunked SO many times?

[@kurosakiichigo2090]

@@real.7773 It is known by anyone who can read.

[@theteutonking3306]

@@real.7773 whilst widely debunked, there will always be exceptions. This general manager is such an exception.

[@comrademuds1951]

@@real.7773 *provides real world example* "bro don't you know that doesn't exist?" Absolute clown.

[@emmad135]

It’s Oscar from the office!!

[@shnuffthepug]

I thought the same thing!

[@juanwelch1770]

@@shnuffthepug you thought about 5-6 months later wow

[@XCHDragox115]

Guess he became a manager after all

[@aimeegriffiths3170]

Yeah!!

[@mekastayfabsteele5989]

That's why I clicked on

[@amyharris7067]

That old man broke my heart

[@pcgamer2000]

someone should make a gofundme for him.

[@mr.stockimageman9648]

Well he should quit for a new and better job.

[@tristanqr]

I teared up a bit at 2:24

[@nolanbell1681]

Same

[@itsamemario1772]

pcgamer 2000 It's a show lol

[@PlebNC]

HE'S GOT A NERFGUN! HIT THE DECK! CALL THE NERF-SWAT TEAM!

[@chrisspray666]

+PlebNC nerf gun swat team sounds fun. i think more banks would get held up with nerf guns if we had a nerf gun swat team.

[@PlebNC]

chrisspray666 That's not serious enough for the Nerf-SWAT Team. They only respond to serious emergencies, like that jerk from accounting using up all the milk in the fridge and not putting a new carton/bottle in or telling others about it.

[@watzup9294]

we need nerf gun control

[@PlebNC]

WATZ UP I'll nerf-lobby nerf-congress immediately before we have a class-action nerfsuit on our hands. WON'T SOMEONE THINK OF THE NERF-CHILDREN!

[@qualifiedidiots2165]

+PlebNC You mean Battlefield 4?

[@Mububban23]

I've never understood why people feel weird talking about money. If one of my friends works harder than me, has more qualifications, does a riskier job etc why shouldn't they earn more? Why would that offend me? If you rub it in my face, then you're being a jerk, but simply stating facts is nothing to be ashamed about. Not talking about money also makes it hard for people to avoid debt traps and talk about budgeting etc. Just be honest.

[@absurdist5134]

It would offend you because a lot of the time hard work or risky work is just another furphy. And in reality, lots of people all over the shop are paid unfairly.

[@jurado1010]

The reason people sometimes don’t talkabout it is because sometimes “ignorance is bliss”. If I make an amount of money that covers my needs and wants, I should be fine, but when a friend who has an easier job makes more than me I would’ve preferred not to know.

[@theteutonking3306]

@SlimyKlerburt as shown with this pandemic.

[@ryukisgod2834]

Wages aren’t based on how “hard” someone works, rather their industry and position. If “hard work” paid well sweatshop workers would be millionaires

[@theteutonking3306]

@@ryukisgod2834 well, if you're paid per unit, _technically_ you are paid based on how hard you work.

[@mew.shroom]

Plot twist: Those are actually the salary of those actors (even the six dollar guy)

[@silverthewitchdoctor8262]

That’s depressing

[@arttuvarinen3022]

Im sad now

[@yungifez]

Nah that won't be crazy

[@peopleperson360]

No way. That's less than minimum wage

[@minorcomet282]

If the 6 dollar guy was real CH wouldn't exist

[@faeoori]

At my job someone tried to share pay once, to encourage others to do the same. She was fired for "instigating an uproar among the company. " basically for being a rabble rouser.

[@ConejitoPequenito]

Tavian Ward No she probably just did something that the job didn't like. such as encouraging to share wages

[@faeoori]

Tavian Ward She wasn't harassing anyone. She was literally just recommending that people share their wages because she knew the company was cheating people.

[@NewhamMatt]

This is why we need our unions. Unions need to be kept honest too, but there needs to be an industry body that makes workers aware of their rights and can negotiate and represent from a position of power.

[@faeoori]

NewhamMatt Unfortunately I live in a "right to work" state. Unions have zero power in such states.

[@NewhamMatt]

Alex Andrews Can you explain to me what a "right to work state" is? I've never heard of one (unless you count communist regimes).

[@sergioguerra7741]

"I am Charles Wicked and I make 6 dollars a year and I demand a raise.... please"

[@pravinrao3669]

also his income was below minimum wage he can take legal action

[@chefhatchet9632]

Avenged Sevenfold

[@brianschultz3884]

@pravin rao how can he afford a lawyer on $6 a year?

[@melonhead7340]

Sergio Guerra sweet old man

[@snowwhitessister2585]

He might as well be panhandling on the side of the road

[@faresourtrex4069]

3:56 such a miss opertuniy of saying ruined everything Adam

[@faresourtrex4069]

@Nathan Holly EXACTLY!

[@lainegarcia6723]

@Nathan Holly I know, right?! That would have been perfect!

[@blupool867]

Man, Adam really ruined that line

[@Growmetheus]

Didnt ask for a raise but my boss said, “here ya go, look you got 50 cent raise. Nice right?” Thereafter he didnt just cut my hours, he cut days. Corporations are trashX1000

[@DestDragon]

Ah yes, .$.50 Thank you sir. I would love making an extra $40 on an 80 hour paycheck.

[@WhyAreYouGhe]

I've been advocating this since forever...and all I get are raised eyebrows every time. It's not just America, this has been going on for a long time all over the globe.

[@lordoverride]

Not in Germany. :P

[@callmewisdom]

Same here

[@RoseDragoness]

yep

[@Oppathicc]

In Vietnam, youre encouraged to talk about salary, it's a daily conversation thing. Of course everyone there is pretty conservative and pleased with life even with current salaries, but it does come up. At the airport, a viet could be talking to you and ask everything about you, salary, job, marital status. they are personal, the government doesn't like it though. If i talked about that id need an Adam ruins everything video to explain communism and socialism.

[@ArtCore616]

Derrick Hayden i work for the peruvian goverment, my salary is public you just have to look for it lol

[@nainadhaliwal9625]

I still feel bad for the guy who makes 6 dollars a year

[@nainadhaliwal9625]

Lol

[@partydoodle9505]

50 cents a month

[@RussainBiasFtGulag]

Naina Dhaliwal same so sad

[@pusheenasmr5701]

I almost cried

[@EdwardCohman]

Naina Dhaliwal it's fake

[@joanofarc1313]

He's correct that you can discuss your salary with others, but he CANNOT reveal other people's salaries, only his own. It's up to the individual whether or not they wish to reveal it or discuss it.

[@wendydinh4639]

That old man’s acting is very good... I know it’s acting but his face when he heard that he can only make six dollars a year broke my heart

[@DarrenNoFun]

My brother was unemployed, so my aunt, who owns a moving company, hired him. She was paying him 12$ an hour (slightly over the minimum wage here in Ontario), and told him to keep it hush hush, because most of the other workers were only getting paid minimum. 2 months later (and being cut back many hours) he was talking to his friend that just got hired, same job and turns out he was getting paid $15/h. then it turned out everyone was getting paid $15/h. He confronted my aunt about it, and got fired. She claimed some BS "he was falling behind on his hours" despite being scheduled for 4 hours a week. I'm a film maker so i have to deal with paying people (because i'm not big enough to have a production company, and people to do that for me) i'm often up front about how much people are getting paid. People trust you more if you are up front and honest... which is perfect for betraying their trust down the road!

[@turkish8969]

to be continued....

[@Rotem_S]

ww.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/illegal-reasons-firing-employees-30209.html add the w, i'm not sure if youtube allows links.

[@tossacointoyourwitcherOriginal]

she got him a job...if he can get a nother job why didnt he she gave him the job bicouse she knew him WTF do you wont more from her she gave him a job that he was to stupid to do

[@crystala7x182]

That's awful! Now I want to ask my co-workers how much they are getting paid, but because there is still a stigma around this whole thing, I still feel like I can't :(

[@hunterhuang800]

Then ask him or her if they make more than a certain amount of money, your amount. And show them this video, wouldn't hurt.

[@HoangNguyen-im4rd]

how much do u make Adam?

[@gitarzzan1]

great question.

[@kornetbeef]

+Hoang Anh Nguyen Phuc He was paid by all u can eat burritos.

[@xplayman]

Here's the real question if he will not disclose it. Did he sign an NDA on the terms of his employment? A lot of companies are now adding to their contracts NDAs on the terms of employment and even though it is not illegal to disclose your salary in general when you sign a non-disclosure agreement you will be violating the terms of your contract. Violating the terms of a signed contract IS illegal and only a handful of states will not allow such terms even if they are included in the contract. When companies include a NDA on the terms of employment they usually include a period of time after your termination of employment as well. So not only can you not disclose the terms of your employment agreement while employed but maybe for 2 years after termination of employment.

[@brentsido8822]

+TechyMark Is that NDA legally binding if it contradicts federal law or do they have a clause written in that invalidates any part of the contract which is not legally enforceable, I bet the latter.

[@xplayman]

Typically all employment contracts have a line that if something is not enforceable or illegal that only that line is invalid and not the whole contract. If a judge determined that it can be enforced by limiting the terms then the company will consider the terms limit as ordered by the judge but it will not invalidate it. It's called severability. As far as the illegal part in most states NDAs on employment terms are not illegal. While I must admit I didn't read the entire act because it is a huge act, my understanding of the National Labor Relations Act is that it does not protect an employee's right to discuss their salary in the case of a NDA. It protects a group of employees to create a collective bargaining agreement with an employer (typically via a union) so basically occupations like teachers have a set salary for time worked as a teacher in the system. The NLRA does not grant everyone the freedom to discuss the terms of their employment if they have a NDA in their contract. The main difference being that if you have a NDA in your contract you cannot discuss your salary around the water cooler. However, a group of employees, or a representative of a group of employees, can work on a collective bargaining agreement with an employer to agree on everyone make the same amount of money based on certain terms/goals (usually by seniority).

[@Lthevamp]

once I talked to my coworkers about what I was getting paid, I realized I was getting paid almost $2 less an hour than not only everyone, but even people who JUST started a week ago and I was there for 3 years. Once I knew how little I was making, I confronted my boss and I was able to get paid correctly. So yeah, this does help

[@jenywlfersn]

This is so true. After talking about wages at a restaurant job, the supervisor found out that he was making less money than a few of the hostesses. Absolutely insane what bosses get away with

[@4realvampire675]

“I bruise easily!” -best last words ever

[@anonasdf2570]

4realVampire I do have combination skin.

[@bungiver3510]

Anyone else feel bad for Charles?😢

[@eriko807]

He looks so nice and friendly too 😭

[@Andrew-ry9be]

Bun Giver you are not alone.

[@Waffl3time]

I know right. He should get 15000/month

[@KiLLED5639]

is that the dude that gets $6 a year?

[@exponentialdongexpansion5223]

KiLLED5639 Who else?

[@lainegarcia6723]

This is so far the best adam ruins everything episode I have seen. I mean the 6 dollar guy made me cry, The girl that was dancing with her fists down being like more money more money was perfect, and viva revolusyon made me want to urge dad and his co-workers to spill out their salaries to each other (though I was unsuccessful 😢). *I LOVE THIS VIDEO.*

[@aholfditler507]

"MY NAME IS CHARLES WICKET AND I MAKE $6 A YEAR!"

[@Shadowholocaust]

My first boss told us we'd be fired if we discussed our pay

[@Ben-rz9cf]

take him to court. thats illegal.

[@rohgscrohm]

Hard to pay a lawyer when you're unemployed.

[@Ben-rz9cf]

exactly.

[@rgcoolm]

There is always free legal aid or people that can help you. Or firms that will take your case and you don't have to pay unless you win...you've never seen those commercials?

[@toridethedragons4209]

+Rgcoolm .Rgcoolm watch John Oliver's video on public defenders; it will explain why that's not an effective solution

[@rockandre200]

i asked this to my teacher as a kid she got mad at me and said "that's very rude to ask." and i said "how?" all she could say is "because it is" i was like okay. for the longest i never understood why. no one told me.

[@eventplanner461]

rock andre It's just like trying to ask your grandparents/elders their age. Aparently it's rude, but no one ever says why.

[@ninjaslash52_98]

rock andre teachers get payed very little

[@MsZsc]

well she wasnt your coworker, she was your superior

[@mercedeswilkins9085]

Teachers always say that if you don’t get a better education you gonna be a truck man or woman. What they don’t tell you is a garbage man and woman make more than them even without degrees

[@msquan1991]

I was a brand-new cna at a nursing home with no experience making more money than people who have been at the company for years. I think the mistake a lot of employees make is accepting a wage instead of negotiations. If a company need you they gone pay you what you want.

[@AstarionWifey]

But how would you even know they 100% want you?

[@ShaferHart]

@@AstarionWifey they're talking to you so they want you. Also you CAN change jobs which is the easiest way to rectify a failure on your part to negotiate a good salary.

[@jenniferbond7073]

And don’t be afraid of walking a way from a job that doesn’t value you.

[@takanifv]

3:56 missed opportunity to say “you ruined everything Adam”

[@opticalyoutube5597]

dude... there's literally a comment right below you from about a year ago saying the exact same thing

[@guywithoutaname1163]

Stolen comment

[@alphacause]

This is good advice. I actually had a boss scold me, because he found out that my coworker and I shared our salary information with each other, along with when either one of us got a raise. He even tried to intimidate me, by stating that doing that in the future would warrant grounds for our termination. Its almost like he did not realize that we lived in a world where I could Google whether what he was saying was legal sound. Of course, the upper management at my organization had every right to be afraid of employees finding out each other's salaries, because when a former disgruntled employee was able to get a list of all salaries within the organization, and was able to share this information with all employees, it was plainly obvious that a lot of people were receiving handsome raises that were not based on merit, but on the basis of favoritism. It led to mass exodus of several highly skilled people, who were disgruntled at what they saw. In a just world, laws should be in place, where the salaries of all people within an organization, should be made known to anyone within that organization. This is the surest way to find out if discriminatory practices are happening.

[@javierititin]

What company was it? I need to know so I can stay as far away from it as possible.

[@akigiladi5503]

Drake Santiago i

[@horstherbert35]

As long as you're smart about using google and check/verify the sources, it's still a solid resource. (especially on legal stuff, given that the laws are literally written in books which are publicly accessible)

[@gigantopithecushominoidea8779]

Cute, the real reason we don't talk is because we like to eat not just today, but next month too.

[@Motorata661]

In Spain we have labor unions that make convention beteween all workers so nobody isn´t paid less than the others, in fact is ilegal to work for less money that what you have in your convention. This system isn´t perfect because it is abused sometimes and the labor unions can be realy corrupt but i like it.

[@SuperTanuma]

Am I the only guy that's going to point out that Oscar from the Office is running the place?

[@KurtisC93]

SuperTanuma My sentiments exactly. ;)

[@RSidd]

Dwight's gonna be super-pissed.

[@KingRabid]

yea and he's not doing any better than Michael was!! oh, how the tables have turned!

[@YourPalJamieEllis]

How the turntables...

[@juliay3333]

SuperTanuma tbh he deserved the manager job all along

[@garethbaus5471]

My grandmother literally refuses to discuss anything money related in front of children out of fear that they would think it would be ok to do something like this.

[@RailwayRunaway]

The 6 dollar guy reminds me of skully from Brooklyn 99

[@BrooklynStevenson]

Damn, Oscar finally got to be the boss

[@damaristrades]

LMFAO TBH

[@3digitsonthebac156]

Cheyenne Stevenson Is he the same guy? Edit: Nevermind, Pretty sure its the same guy

[@BrooklynStevenson]

No Name yeah

[@melatonin12]

He was already a boss in that one episode of IASIP

[@LordPebble2309]

Cheyenne Stevenson ikr XD

[@ZanesFacebook]

I worked at mcdonalds in 2014. I started a simple discussion with one coworker about our individual pay. A manager immediately shut the conversation down. So we moved the conversation to the back where more people heard By the next week, we had people quitting and demanding raises In the end, we all got bumped up 15% and new hires also came on with a higher wage

[@CrackyCreates]

That nerf gun is NOT loaded *YOU DARE OPPOSE ME MORTAL I HAVE AN EMPTY NERF GUN*

[@RaNd0Mk1D8o3I]

I also call bs on that slide; they don't prime that easily, lol

[@z-mkgaming7464]

@@RaNd0Mk1D8o3I or it was primed off camera then dry primed on camera.

[@mangasgeek]

Talking about salary is important... that's how I learned the girl I was training was getting paid more than me😑

[@2girly431]

Lmaoooooo

[@estelleparrot8689]

Is it bad I wanted to start crying when the man said he only makes 6$ a year and lives at his work like I know it's fake but...... 😕

[@delinquent3574]

Reminds me of that will smith movie where his son drops his captain america action figure on the street when they crossed the pedestrian

[@gamerisrbija]

from what move is that?I'm interested

[@delinquent3574]

@@gamerisrbija the pursuit of happiness

[@katherine2624]

Nope me too

[@sophiav-r2965]

How easily can you cry I mean it is a joke but it's kindy true but that's no reason to cry. Idk I guess I'm an emotionless monster

[@TheGamer-cb8nk]

Plot twist : They all get fired

[@ldang1461]

The Gamer Better Plot Twist: Adam pulls out another gun, the coworkers pull out a gun, and this all turns into a Mexican Standoff.

[@yeefoongphoon8505]

Better yet: whole department gets fired and everything gets oursourced to another company

[@ROTM96]

Or plot twist: the company goes bankrupt

[@Hakasedess]

Exceptional plot twist: the workers seize their workplace and operate it through horizontal cooperation rather than hierarchical domination.

[@williamhuynh869]

Its true. Corporations care about the cash, and if people are uprising for more cash, why the **** would they give you a raise? More people need jobs every single day and will fall for anything just to make cash, and when they demand a raise just hire the next wave of college grads needing a job. And when that doesnt work because people start unions, ban it and live scott free, destroying employees. And when that doesnt work and people demand change, fire everyone and outsource the labor to a place like China, where people are willing to work for even lower prices. Overall, there really is nothing we can do about outsourcing and exploding population: we really could not be more screwed.

[@iCYSALAMAND3r]

When I worked in taco Bell they told me straight up that they'd fire me if I talked about how much I made again.

[@aaronstevenson4136]

That is messed up.

[@aaronstevenson4136]

It's your right as a American.

[@DavidHunter]

Freedom eh?

[@iCYSALAMAND3r]

@@DavidHunter nope!

[@erdemmemisyazici3950]

I'm a state employee so you can search my salary in an online database. I know what all my coworkers make in the same location. Been working there 11.5 years, nobody died so far.

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

"It's called the American Dream because you've gotta be asleep to believe it."-George Carlin (1937-2008)

[@cheapgamingprogram2700]

Malcolm Nicoll lol

[@thomasthetrain8240]

Malcolm Nicoll that either sounds like a mattress commercial or a communist. But either one you choose, sounds idiotic in the least.

[@vena6481]

Thomas the Train It doesn't sound idiotic either way. It shows that the American Dream is fake. It's a dream, unrealistic.

[@itsamemario1772]

Malcolm Nicoll Damn, I gotta screenshot this

[@majistix5273]

Malcolm Nicoll Facts

[@RobbieRottenReal]

i hate when shows leave you on a really intense cliffhanger

[@firealpha6815]

You the know gun wasn’t loaded

[@michalnemecek3575]

@@firealpha6815 even if the gun was loaded, it's a frickin' NERF gun! Adam would be perfectly fine.

[@firealpha6815]

And that was the point I was trying to make.

[@Quarkee]

Fire Alpha sarcastic humour

[@firealpha6815]

Exactly

[@Silverwind87]

The guy who's scared to ask for a raise is not even a joke. I once read a comment from a guy talking about how he was deterred to point out that he wasn't getting his paycheck because of the high unemployment rate in his country. Or state, or whatever. Employers have too much leverage on employees because we need money more than they need us.

[@hanszhou6543]

"And so, Adam kickstarted the Worker's Revolution, in which hundreds of stirkes went on, all demanding a raise."

[@leehongjin6884]

The workers of the world have nothing to lose but their chains

[@TrashMammal2002]

And now in 2021, There's Workers are now striking en masse

[@morticrows]

I WANT TO HUG THE OLD DUDE *PLEASE*

[@samuelhirn4562]

Am I the only one that feels very bad for the old guy that gets 6$ a year? (at 2:26)

[@Kraily4t8]

No you don't, Have a thumbs up!

[@abigailkingstar7874]

I know I feel so bad for him.

[@Lolet123The]

same FeelsBadMan

[@foxclub49er]

He reminds me of the guy from office space

[@vampjoseph]

Excuse me, can I have my stapler?

[@arturomalibiran384]

3:59 creepiest thing I've heard in a while

[@88Xlmk]

I work at DXC, I know there is no explicit clause or law against saying my salary and I got 2 warnings (in my country after 3 you get fired). I just wait for the 3rd and to go to court.

[@Buynot]

I feel so bad for the guy who makes $6 a year.

[@kemosonicfan123lbp]

dont worry, that guy wouldn't exist in real life, the Minimum wage prevents that

[@ratherdarkcorner1541]

unless it wasn't considered an official job, of course.

[@reynaldoangga9209]

"I don't understand why people keep their salary a secret, it just doesn't make any economic sense", said my mind while watching this video and contemplating about life's choices

[@darthlazurus4382]

Class war. The bad guys won and control how our culture works. Most folk like to pretend they are or will soon be rich and only look after themselves rather than see they are working class and should unionise and fight against capitalism.

[@MsBloo]

@DannKast dont let that deter you from continuing to share. Just keep in mind that the outcome wont be positive everytime but sharing the information is essential to help stop this practice. Every little bit helps and Im sure the guy found a job with better pay and a better work environment down the road.

[@trenvert123]

I think he shouldn't have made it an ultimatum. He should have simply demanded to be paid equally. Then, if the boss fired him for asking for that, then he could have potentially had grounds to sue for wrongful termination. @DannKast

[@johntracy72]

People don't want to get fired.

[@superior_guardian]

Sadly when the boss is finally with the employees, the company board members just laugh at him like he was a psychopath and said absolutely not.

[@toothpastegobbler4434]

3:48 hol up that nerf gun isn’t even loaded

[@maximilliansayre5403]

He should've said "and you ruined everything, Adam." instead of "and you destroyed everything, Adam."

[@eddiemate]

IKR. Watched it for the first time and I was so disappointed he didn’t say ruined.

[@technicaldifficulties3289]

now you pay!

[@CandleCoveCast]

@@technicaldifficulties3289 Don't do it Benny, I bruise easily!

[@108bobman]

what if in the middle of the chanting for "more money", it instead just jumpcuts to everyone walking out of the building jobless while new employees walked in as replacements.

[@kakashi76767]

then jumpcut to mars.

[@liamwalters9981]

Maybe it will cut to a mass insurrection overthrowing capitalism.

[@RollOnToVictory]

Jump cut to everyone at the zoo

[@angrybird7324]

Or simply show the company closing for bankruptcy.

[@whothebeast666]

+Classical Classic oh that'll really work

[@Gaga682]

Adam is totally rightt!!! When employers know how much everyone get salary then they can unite and start bargaining with the company. Collective has much more power than indiviual employee and know how to negotiate with company boss.

[@bananaboiy1751]

0:20 Charles get 50 cents a month

[@grndragon7777777]

He makes about $0.017 a day. Thats about a penny and a half.

[@thisusernameisnotlong8934]

Whos charles

[@itsonlyafleshwound9024]

To everyone talking about the paygap nonexisting: Okay, but you should still do what is demanded in this video. This video suggest another form of paygap, in which no one is payed equally for the same work, not neccecarily because of race or gender, butt necause of lack of information. So instead of arguing about a systematic paygap, organise a meeting with your coworkers, talk about your individual salary, go to your boss and demand equal pay for equal work. When this is done, then maybe the topic of a systematic paygap will be a thing of the past, too.

[@taloutezero]

Great to see that you also understood the message here. The things I wish were explored more though, was skill level, qualification, work experience (as in time) and position. These would also be factors in the wage negotiations.

[@matt1240]

The video did suggest there's a pay gap between people based on race/gender, as well as between everyone else

[@taloutezero]

Matt But that pay gap is looking at earnings, not comparing positions and companies. Black women make less than white men? Well if we took just one position, say Head Surgeon, how many black women are there compared to white men? If there are more white men as Head Surgeons than black women, their total earnings aren't going to be equal because there are more men than women. Adam has some great points sometimes, but this is one instance where he is if off on a few facts. If he compared salaries on an individual level then he would find equality.

[@itsonlyafleshwound9024]

taloutezero THANK YOU for admitting he made good points. Everyone here is getting so angry about a single little point he made in a video about a kinda related,but still DIFFERENT topic while forgetting about the main point he made, which is that people get paid less because it is a taboo to talk about salary. Just because you disagree with something he said, EVEN IF you have evidence to prove your disagreement, that doesnt invalidate the whole video.

[@taloutezero]

jelly donut There is discrimination in STEM fields? So women with STEM degrees are finding it difficult to be hired? No STEM field-related industry is hiring qualified women, is that what you are telling me?

[@sadickess4108]

The nerf gun wasn't even loaded!

[@glitchyglados3095]

Ikr

[@katmcdonald9839]

My bro has the exact same gun!

[@sadickess4108]

Kat Trina Well, the 'revolvers' in the Nerf gun line aren't too uncommon.

[@katmcdonald9839]

+A Disgusted Looking Brendon Urie I know!

[@AwkwardHypernerd413]

nerf strongarm

[@henrynormand3807]

I like that Oscar started his own paper branch. I see that his governor job fell through.

[@MohammedMahdi8005]

Why is this show called Adam "ruins everything" when he makes things better

[@SlimeeosGames]

Adam ruins the confort mode that everyone is in.

[@MohammedMahdi8005]

@@SlimeeosGames I actually feel better and even more comfortable after knowing the truth

[@BeaverChainsaw]

the idea is that he ruins concepts and stuff that we generally just live with or don't think deeper about

[@avicennaarshadharahap9098]

he kinda made me sad when he said The Golden Age of Flying was sexist PS: what do you think is the TRUE GOLDEN AGE of flying

[@MohammedMahdi8005]

@@avicennaarshadharahap9098 I think the golden age of flying was sexist

[@realevilcorgi]

*cough cough* Women only make 65c on the dollar when you compare all women from across all walks of life, lumping in stay at home moms and the women who followed the gender average of settling for more fulfilling jobs (that also pay less). when you compare like with like, female cashier with male cashier, female executive with male executive, female rocket surgeon with male rocket surgeon, the wage gap essentially disappears.

[@JavmanYoshi]

Preach. Trigger the SJWs and Feminists with your facts.

[@arcaneflame8575]

Thank you for being enlightened. I was afraid you were another one of those brainwashed sheep lol

[@WootmansayWOOT]

Paused at that point just for that

[@Ben-rz9cf]

read "the truth behind the gender pay gap myth (and what women can do about it)" by warren farrell. dumb feminists protest the first part of the title but smart, powerful women use the second part of the title to earn more on average than their male counterparts. the difference is whether you are determined to be driven as an individual or driven to be victimized as a group.

[@MKWiiLuke4TW]

that's true, taking all things into account it's a 2-4% difference generally, but the big reason for it is generally not sexism but because women tend to have more inconsistent work schedules so employers pay them less.

[@atticusbulan3508]

"Don't do it Benny! I bruise easily!" XD I died there

[@elroyleggo738]

atticus bulan racism aka nerds and jocks

[@cryhhostjack7945]

Same

[@vodam6970]

Just like Adam...

[@CandleCoveCast]

4:01 Don't do it Benny, I bruise easily!

[@lewys9204]

I did this after taking the advice and lost the job shortly after 😂 thanks it was the best thing ever to happen to me leaving anyway 😅🤦‍♂️🥳

[@Daddy_Jinx666]

When Micheal Scott gets pushed over the edge by Toby😂

[@suneenough]

The guy who makes $6 a year makes $0.00684931508 an hour. Minimum wage is 1059 times as big. It would take that man 442 days to make the equivalent of an hour's pay for a minimum wage worker.

[@jamesbaconstaken]

+Sune Kragelund Sandvad Imagine if a woman played that character in this episode. This comment section would be a mess, not that it isn't all ready.

[@evildrkirby]

See, the real question is, supposing companies actually do pay women less, why would they ever hire a man, whom they'd "have to" pay more?

[@beastmasterbg]

you have too much time

[@sugarhighwhoo]

Uhhhh and you're assuming how many hours he works how?

[@evildrkirby]

Seems he used a figure of 876 work hours per year, which is 109.5 workdays of 8 hours each. I have to admit I don't really understand either.

[@coldoatmealHaT3R]

I work at an engineering firm with pipefitters, laborers and welders. Talking about their salary and how much freaking money they make is literally every conversation.

[@bryanwhite3021]

Goochie Poochie same with oilfield people, especially safety coordinators

[@eghandcraft6106]

I'm a welder/fabricator myself and the question of your salary or someone else's salary in conversation is a daily thing. There's always a guy or two bitching and moaning that he does this and that and is overlooked or being conspired against because some other guy makes more than him. It's ridiculous! Everyone wants to know what you make so they can fit you into their pecking order. I always give out a random amount of what I make (within reason) just to keep them guessing. I get tired of the drama!

[@violentXcupcakes]

You can probably chock that up to a long tradition of unions in those fields

[@absentcoder4552]

With the modern discussion of minimum wage increases this is something everyone should watch.

[@gurtison6883]

The ending was hilarious lmao

[@indigo714]

I going to be honest and say that I going to unsubscribe as soon as Adam ruins everything is over.

[@sid-ul1je]

I didn't even subscribe. I just liked the playlist. I just check every once in a while and bask in the goodness. Makes things simple.

[@sid-ul1je]

+Sid Nayak saved not liked

[@AntiGravityC9]

Bookmarked and checking on Monday before the show gets leaked on Tuesday.

[@mattw9071]

+Sid Nayak Lol I did that too XD

[@mars99]

+the disappointed koala just like key and peele

[@yaboidilan218]

"Buddy how do you survive?" This cracked me up

[@boxtupos7718]

Never knew that this is a problem in America. In the place I worked on, me and my co-workers would compare our salary to find any discrepancies; Our workplace even tells us to look over our salary to make sure that there's no mistake.

[@Arubipe]

This isn't Adam Ruins Everything This is Adam Makes a Revolution

[@darladay4766]

People are too lazy for that to be true.

[@Arubipe]

@@darladay4766 Meh your right.

[@chrisslme]

dayum I wish i made 6 dollars a year must be nice

[@alyanmeraj]

Why?

[@elizabethmcclean8900]

+Jack Septic Fish I think its a joke because he probably dosent make any :p

[@chrisslme]

+Elizabeth McClean ye

[@SheenDean]

Dude if I was making 6 dollars a year, I would be the richest man alive

[@raywar3]

+Dakota Jacobs And also be 20 billion years old.

[@stevefavela9179]

Did Dunder Mifflin close ? LOL Oscar

[@neerajanaghosh1007]

Great work

[@Kilrkali]

Me: looks at gun Also Me:tHaT gUn iS'nT lOaDeD

[@summoned4clout543]

We really need better Nerf Control in offices

[@spidery7618]

Prince Trash That Strong-arm isn't even loaded

[@Emot1V3]

I find it so ironic that the boss also played Oscar from The Office

[@captaintheiten4528]

Cherryki who is an accountant

[@p.taylor981]

NCR 2.0 He got a promotion

[@captaintheiten4528]

TheOneAndOnlyPope as boss yep!!

[@michaelcastellano588]

im suprised how the scranton branch has changed

[@thisisawsome34253212]

I thought he looked familiar.

[@hahachannelgo8743]

I saw the ending and now I want a Adam ruins everything movie

[@UltamentGaming]

french: starts a revolution adam: how hard can it be also adam:

[@theauntofdragons]

I work(ed) for a company that hadn't (still haven't) paid me in two months....u know what, I'm lying. They paid me once but it was $500 short. I didn't complain. I kept going to work because I really liked them and they were really nice. I had to leave when I found out they were infamous for not paying their employees and even when they do, for shorting them. I'm really embarrassed to type this cuz I feel so stupid for wasting my time but it has to be said. So now I'm having to survive off nothing until I find a new job

[@romankazinets1759]

Are they not legaly obligated to pay you? Did you sign a contract?

[@theauntofdragons]

@@romankazinets1759 i foolishly didn't sign anything. After I quit I learned they are infamous in the city for doing that, not paying their employees. It was my fault, I should have left the first time I didn't get paid

[@shaunslays2151]

you are able to sue them if you have some proof of working there. You dont have to have a contract just anything at all that shows you worked there and the pay you had and was supposed to receive, thats how you can 100% get the $500 back. As for the months you didnt get paid anything, if you have any proof that you was there at any point and proof you didnt get paid (a bank statement) then you will definitely get money from that also. Definitely sue them.

[@shaunslays2151]

@@romankazinets1759 Wouldnt need to sign a contract. Employees don't have to sign anything in order to get paid.

[@-simplicity7551]

Dont be embarrassed! You were totally taken advantage of, for only being a good employee. Thats terrible of them!

[@DavidEsparza2143]

most companies are required to show wages on schedules now, if the wages are fake ,you can make a lawsuit against the company

[@Jayyyyyyy_____]

Max van der Honing money

[@jptarus2]

The part about people don't get upset is wrong, some of the time. It shouldn't be, but people do get upset. "How do you make more money than me when you do the same or less work?" "Talk to the boss. They're the one that gave it to me."

[@cobyb6753]

Is that Oscar Martinez from the office?

[@blahblah-js5ux]

I work for a company where actually shared the fact that I made 1150 an hour and this was in 1990, and I was called into my bosses office because everybody asked for a raise because all my coworkers made nine dollars an hour, So they had to give everybody else raises because of me.

[@VibeSensational]

blah blah ... what the fudge. I don't believe you. $1,150 per hour yeah right

[@sourabhtripathi0986]

Vibe Sensational I think he meant 11.50 $/hour

[@idek117]

Vіъэ Ѕэиѕатіоиаl lol dumbnut

[@onee]

And then they fire you, and replace everyone with people who don't know each others salaries.

[@tarterus0117]

Thats not how it works, firing people kills morale. Low morale means less productivity, firing everyone would mean you would have a full crew of new employees, which only hurts the company due to having nobody to teach them in a couple days, instead of them learning there jobs over weeks. Honestly it would be easier to just give them the raise, hell, heres an example. Your the only other dishwasher other then a guy who takes up the 2 days you want off. The other guy sucks at his job however and constantly needs help from somebody to keep dishes going. While you are perfectly good at your job, not only keeping up but also helping others with whatever you can. Your boss can not afford to fire you or let you quit as it would hurt productivity, losing a good source of morale and the far better employee. So should you ask for a raise or a day off for family, they are usually inclined to say yes. As long as it does not hurt there salary and profits. Not to mention it is not as easy hiring as one would think, I've been in the workforce for 3 years, worked 4 diffirent jobs (yes, one of which was a dishwasher) and I've seen places have a "help wanted" sign out for nearly a year.

[@ashmoleproductions5407]

No they will keep you for a couple weeks so you can train your replacement then fire you and threaten you with lawsuits.

[@tarterus0117]

Yes they can do this, but it's a terrible decision, it sets a precedent for the other workers that no matter how hard they try, they won't have job security, so they don't bother to go above and beyond like the one they decided to fire. Once again, hurting productivity. I actually saw this happen when I left my last job. Boss wasn't respectful of my "family over work" rule, constantly asked me to come in on days off, and I eventually got sick of it. About a month later I actually had him call me back asking if he could rehire me, which was.. Really weird, until he explained this whole productivity and morale thing to me. But basically, after I left, productivity and morale went down due to me being one the workers who were happy to help and got there stuff done quick and efficiently. I even was offered a raise, of course, I declined, had a better job at the time.

[@thestrawberryshogun8373]

onee it'd be a horrible buisness move. If they fire them. It'll prove their hiding something and people will be more likely to demand answers.

[@intheair1987]

Resenting the company isn't always the case though. Some people might think that changing the company is impossible that they refuse to think of it at all and shift the resentment towards the colleague thinking "hey you don't deserve that much pay". Hating your colleagues is easier than hating your company.

[@maestrulgamer9695]

This is a really toxic mindset!! Wouldn't that end up with the employees sabotaging eachother's work and ruining the company?

[@phastinemoon]

@@maestrulgamer9695 yes - but it’s also human nature. We’re not rational creatures, we’re emotional. We compare ourselves to each other and we get envious REALLY easily.

[@SharisBerrys]

THANK YOU-this is exactly what I’ve felt for years!!!!! It’s so true!