5 Sneaky Ways Companies Are Making You Work For Free

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Companies are always looking for ways to lower their costs and maximise profits. And the epitome of this endeavour is making their customers work for free – and somehow convince them that it’s a ‘feature’ or even a benefit.

Unfortunately, self-service machines introduced at supermarkets have delegated this task to you, the customer. With self-service machines, you’re responsible for searching for and scanning barcodes, bagging your groceries, and making payment yourself.Read Also: 5 Meaningful Jobs O’ Level Graduates Can Do Before Starting Their Tertiary Education

And unlike the chef, you don’t get paid and issued with a uniform, so you leave the place with your clothes smelling like the place that you just did free labour for. As a customer, you shouldn’t have to play “adult Lego” before you can enjoy the chair or table you paid for, unless you somehow miss Design & Technology lessons back in secondary school.#4 Self-Study Basic Theory Test For DrivingUndoubtedly, self-directed learning is an important life skill – increasingly so in today’s fast paced world.

The best part? If students fail the test and want to blame their teacher, they can only blame themselves.

 

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