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In allot of Western countries of the world, the government or company will take care of their existing, and "good old" workers when they retire. And there are usually benefits connected with working for a company... i.e. medical, dental, optical (glasses), retirement account contributions, retirement benefits through a pension or social security, raises, bonuses for good performance, stock options, uniform, company gym, etc.
Please pardon me if I am wrong, because my data in this area is dated.
Part of my consternation and frustration with the CofS is that they did (do?) not take care of the staff during their "internment" and when they get old.
This especially applies to SO staff.
When I was in, there was no "staff" money for anything, even uniforms (I believe this has changed?). I remember getting some extra money from a family member, and going out to buy some new pants and shoes. My coworkers were impressed with my new appearance.
When I was in, almost nobody went to the dentist or doctor, because they couldn't pay the bill (though I suppose now you can go to an Emergency room and they must treat you, per the existing laws on this). Also, you don't have time to take care of your body (except a quick shower), because your time is nearly 100% consumed from work/study. I only recall one staff having a baby (because her husband had a rich family, and they could pay the bills).
I went on a mission to (blank) once. While there, I recall being very famished, as a result of having little $$ for food, I recall buying an egg from a "roach coach" (mobile kitchen built into a van), and I enjoyed it like it was a filet steak dinner. It was delicious and satisfying, as I was literally starving. Later,
when one of my "wog" friends saw me, he said I looked very gaunt, and "like a prisoner." Come to think of it, I don't recall many fat SO members... maybe
that is one benefit from being inside?
Good food and sleep are VERY important to health, especially in your "later years."
Please see: http://www.sleep-deprivation.com/articles/effects-of-sleep-deprivation/index.php
The Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation can have serious effects on your health in the form of physical and mental impairments. Inadequate rest impairs our ability to think, to
handle stress, to maintain a healthy immune system and to moderate our emotions. In fact, sleep is so important to our overall health that total sleep
deprivation has been proven to be fatal: lab rats denied the chance to rest die within two to three weeks.
Without adequate rest, the brain's ability to function quickly deteriorates. The brain works harder to counteract sleep deprivation effects, but operates
less effectively: concentration levels drop, and memory becomes impaired.
Similarly, the brain's ability to problem solve is greatly impaired. Decision-making abilities are compromised, and the brain falls into rigid thought
patterns that make it difficult to generate new problem-solving ideas. Insufficient rest can also cause people to have hallucinations. Other typical
effects of sleep deprivation include:
* depression
* heart disease
* hypertension
* irritability
* slower reaction times
* slurred speech
* tremors
* diabetes
I read one thread on this site, wherein the poster wrote about doing all-nighters at Int. to meet a deadline, sometimes for many days at a time. He spoke of getting only 2-3 hours of sleep per night. How can this benefit production, if the staff are groggy and cannot think/work clearly? (can you say "overt product makers?")
The only SO staff that had a car had it before they joined, or had outside resources from someone/somewhere. I remember getting a ride to the org from one of the execs that had a BMW... I remember him opening the sunroof, and I was awed by his "wealth."
If there are billions in the CofS bank accounts (and I believe there are), which could be used to take care of the staff, this brings two thoughts to my mind:
1) the church is "out exchange" with it's staff, and 2) these malconditions are actually suppressing the health and well being (AND PRODUCTIVITY) of the
staff. The staff need good rest for better performance and health.
Seemingly the SO Uses staff until they are spent, and then offloads them? What happens to an old staff member when they can no longer work, and should retire?
Can any of you comment on the current conditions, and what happens to old staff? Please give us your opinions.
P.S. you guys remember "time machine" orders?
TM: Within one month DM and senior management are ordered to take care of ALL of the staff basic needs. This includes good salary, accommodations, food, medical, dental, good work environment (read: no unreasonable pressure) uniforms, etc. The staff benefits should also include personal time of 2 hours per day, 8 hours "sleep time," and enough time (1 day per week) for good R&R.
These benefits are unconditional (not subject to staff members "condition).
Older staff who need to retire are to be given assistance and enough money to relocate to somewhere safe. They are to be given enough of a pension to cover their basic medical, housing, and financial necessities.
The RPF is to be disbanded and eradicated... never to return.
Perhaps this order is contrary to LRH policy, but it is "the greatest good, for the greatest number of dynamics." Additionally, these (bad) LRH policies are
getting in the way of productivity.
Please pardon me if I am wrong, because my data in this area is dated.
Part of my consternation and frustration with the CofS is that they did (do?) not take care of the staff during their "internment" and when they get old.
This especially applies to SO staff.
When I was in, there was no "staff" money for anything, even uniforms (I believe this has changed?). I remember getting some extra money from a family member, and going out to buy some new pants and shoes. My coworkers were impressed with my new appearance.
When I was in, almost nobody went to the dentist or doctor, because they couldn't pay the bill (though I suppose now you can go to an Emergency room and they must treat you, per the existing laws on this). Also, you don't have time to take care of your body (except a quick shower), because your time is nearly 100% consumed from work/study. I only recall one staff having a baby (because her husband had a rich family, and they could pay the bills).
I went on a mission to (blank) once. While there, I recall being very famished, as a result of having little $$ for food, I recall buying an egg from a "roach coach" (mobile kitchen built into a van), and I enjoyed it like it was a filet steak dinner. It was delicious and satisfying, as I was literally starving. Later,
when one of my "wog" friends saw me, he said I looked very gaunt, and "like a prisoner." Come to think of it, I don't recall many fat SO members... maybe
that is one benefit from being inside?
Good food and sleep are VERY important to health, especially in your "later years."
Please see: http://www.sleep-deprivation.com/articles/effects-of-sleep-deprivation/index.php
The Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation can have serious effects on your health in the form of physical and mental impairments. Inadequate rest impairs our ability to think, to
handle stress, to maintain a healthy immune system and to moderate our emotions. In fact, sleep is so important to our overall health that total sleep
deprivation has been proven to be fatal: lab rats denied the chance to rest die within two to three weeks.
Without adequate rest, the brain's ability to function quickly deteriorates. The brain works harder to counteract sleep deprivation effects, but operates
less effectively: concentration levels drop, and memory becomes impaired.
Similarly, the brain's ability to problem solve is greatly impaired. Decision-making abilities are compromised, and the brain falls into rigid thought
patterns that make it difficult to generate new problem-solving ideas. Insufficient rest can also cause people to have hallucinations. Other typical
effects of sleep deprivation include:
* depression
* heart disease
* hypertension
* irritability
* slower reaction times
* slurred speech
* tremors
* diabetes
I read one thread on this site, wherein the poster wrote about doing all-nighters at Int. to meet a deadline, sometimes for many days at a time. He spoke of getting only 2-3 hours of sleep per night. How can this benefit production, if the staff are groggy and cannot think/work clearly? (can you say "overt product makers?")
The only SO staff that had a car had it before they joined, or had outside resources from someone/somewhere. I remember getting a ride to the org from one of the execs that had a BMW... I remember him opening the sunroof, and I was awed by his "wealth."
If there are billions in the CofS bank accounts (and I believe there are), which could be used to take care of the staff, this brings two thoughts to my mind:
1) the church is "out exchange" with it's staff, and 2) these malconditions are actually suppressing the health and well being (AND PRODUCTIVITY) of the
staff. The staff need good rest for better performance and health.
Seemingly the SO Uses staff until they are spent, and then offloads them? What happens to an old staff member when they can no longer work, and should retire?
Can any of you comment on the current conditions, and what happens to old staff? Please give us your opinions.
P.S. you guys remember "time machine" orders?
TM: Within one month DM and senior management are ordered to take care of ALL of the staff basic needs. This includes good salary, accommodations, food, medical, dental, good work environment (read: no unreasonable pressure) uniforms, etc. The staff benefits should also include personal time of 2 hours per day, 8 hours "sleep time," and enough time (1 day per week) for good R&R.
These benefits are unconditional (not subject to staff members "condition).
Older staff who need to retire are to be given assistance and enough money to relocate to somewhere safe. They are to be given enough of a pension to cover their basic medical, housing, and financial necessities.
The RPF is to be disbanded and eradicated... never to return.
Perhaps this order is contrary to LRH policy, but it is "the greatest good, for the greatest number of dynamics." Additionally, these (bad) LRH policies are
getting in the way of productivity.