The Reality of Employment - MGS

The old sayings that lingered in every mind, 
Employment is a contract not a favor, 
A binding agreement is a mutual endeavor, 

Your salary is a payment for your work not a gift, 

A recognition of effort a well-deserve lift. 

Never say thank you for a salary increase, 

For you've earned every cent your value won't cease, 

It's a reflection of dedication, of hours well spent, 

A testament to the hard work and passion you've lent. 

An employer is never your friend,

In the business of profit, relationships can bend,

You are replaceable when you are no use,

A stark reminder of the corporate ruse.

Yet within this truth, let strength arise,

Know your worth, let ambition be your prize,

For in the world of work, where shadows may loom,

Stand firm in your value, let your talents bloom.

So navigate the landscape with wisdom and grace,

Build connections that matter, find your own space,

For while employment may come with its chains,

Your spirit and drive are what truly remains.