25 February 2013
And this morning it's no different, though the circumstance is strange Ten years solid service, employed as a tool setter Ne'er a foot put wrong and no-one else could do it better But two other guys can do it, so the board's had an idea Two can do the job of three, so there goes his job I fear But they are always busy setting anything but tools So when lines grind to a halt, who're the ones that look like fools? He's worth the money that he's paid but you've left him in a state What's on offer is a lower job, so you can off him at a cheaper rate...
Give yourself a bonus for having such a good idea One made from all the pay hikes that we never get each year Ten years loyal service, he couldn't give you any more There won't even be a thank you or a handshake, and that is poor And when you realise what you've done and it's too late to save the day And you ask him to return with the offer of more pay I'll join him in saluting, the two fingered variety You should treat your people right. I wonder if one day, you'll see...
A Good Mans Worth • Opuss № I