Friday, April 28, 2017

An issue that I feel is so important to consider is the long working hours in Chile. Our country have a neoliberalist system for excellence and this signifies that all the aspects of Chilean life are organized around money. Government only see the value of consumption, as the desicions show when investing in education, health or culture. We all know that this system was brutally imposed by the military dictatorship in 1973, and Chile is known for that (apart from the nice natural landscapes).

So, this is the sad situation of Chile. Every worker needs to increase his productivity working extra-hours, that in some cases are required by contract, because the basics needs are very costly here... and also because we are simply buying much more. People attach great importance to their employment despite feeling a considerable oppression and we know that all work of each person doesn't guarantee their dignified old age.

If the people don't have "free time", I think that is impossible built a good society. We need to reflect, and it takes time, that the Chilean people don't have.

I don't have much hope in the next administration, but I'll stay positive.


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