I work in a factory, and the potential to move up to shift lead is all but given to me by my peers. Ive had several bosses and colleagues (who’s opinions and world views align with us) tell me I need to become the lead. The guy I would be inheriting this role from even says I’m the best fit.
However I ain’t trying to be some class traitor. I do like the thing we produce, it’s been a part of my life for my entire conscious existence. I’m a lucky sucker who followed their passion and while I’m a wage slave, seeing people, even if it is the upper class, deriving happiness from the things I make make me care about the things I produce. I do want to use this position to make the product and the workers lives better. Management already understands I side with labor more often than not.
I am really good at what I do and I have tons of issues believing in myself, but it’s hard to ignore the world telling you you got to do this.
I was manager of a software team at one point in my career. I spent a lot of time getting everyone raises (successfully). And of course did my best to reduce the stress levels of the team. Its a great position for a communist to be in and make a difference tbh.
Also will add, I shared salary information that only managers know to team members, so they can negotiate more successfully. I knew what the pay bands were for certain positions and let people know where they lie with others in same position, etc.
:programming-communism: If we could more yous in team lead positions we’d make some headway in the technology field
