"La mayoría de las personas trabajan lo justo para no ser despedidas y reciben justo suficiente dinero para no renunciar."
— George Carlin
Simplified Meaning:
Many people only put in the minimal amount of effort at their jobs to avoid losing them. At the same time, employers often pay their workers just enough so that they won't leave the job. Imagine a factory worker who does only what is required to meet their daily targets but never tries to go beyond or improve. The company, on the other hand, pays this worker a salary that is enough to cover their basic needs but not enough to make them feel truly valued or satisfied. This situation creates a kind of balance where neither the worker nor the employer is fully committed to doing more than the bare minimum. If someone finds themselves in this position, they might consider looking for a job that is more fulfilling or think about ways to improve their skills to feel more engaged and appreciated at work. It's about breaking out of a cycle where both sides are just getting by instead of thriving.