Comments on: ummm… Happy Labor Day http://atheists.org/blog/2006/09/05/ummm_happy_labor_day A Blog of Atheist Thought Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:40:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: godless77 http://atheists.org/blog/2006/09/05/ummm_happy_labor_day/comment-page-1#comment-44130 godless77 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-44130 Um, no, and I think it's a dumb question.<br /> You know, you could talk about workers conidering the day is called <b>Labor</b> day. Um, no, and I think it’s a dumb question.
You know, you could talk about workers conidering the day is called Labor day.

]]> By: spanders http://atheists.org/blog/2006/09/05/ummm_happy_labor_day/comment-page-1#comment-44131 spanders Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-44131 I agree that worker's rights issues would be a bit more appropriate, but I don't think it's a dumb question. I think it gets at the importance of ritual, whether it is religious or not. Is there importance to formalized benchmarks? I would think that if one were to consider a rite of passage for atheists, it might be interesting to consider a rite of passage that would include some type of level of free thought or scientific discovery. As rituals tend to create a level of common goal and perhaps strengthen what could be considered a disporate group, I think a rite of passage may unite and strengthen a group (like atheists) much like unions tie together workers for a common goal. <br /> <br /> To your point about worker's rights: I was listening to market place on NPR today and they were talking about the pros and cons of 401k vs. traditional pensions. It seems as though in the long run traditional pensions seem to return about 20% more in the long run than 401ks. Your thoughts? I agree that worker’s rights issues would be a bit more appropriate, but I don’t think it’s a dumb question. I think it gets at the importance of ritual, whether it is religious or not. Is there importance to formalized benchmarks? I would think that if one were to consider a rite of passage for atheists, it might be interesting to consider a rite of passage that would include some type of level of free thought or scientific discovery. As rituals tend to create a level of common goal and perhaps strengthen what could be considered a disporate group, I think a rite of passage may unite and strengthen a group (like atheists) much like unions tie together workers for a common goal.

To your point about worker’s rights: I was listening to market place on NPR today and they were talking about the pros and cons of 401k vs. traditional pensions. It seems as though in the long run traditional pensions seem to return about 20% more in the long run than 401ks. Your thoughts?

]]> By: high on fire http://atheists.org/blog/2006/09/05/ummm_happy_labor_day/comment-page-1#comment-44132 high on fire Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-44132 How about a topic of religious holidays at work? I don't mind getting paid for Easter and Christmas and staying home. <br /> <br /> I must also admit to using "church" as a reason I can't come in extra during the weekend. How about a topic of religious holidays at work? I don’t mind getting paid for Easter and Christmas and staying home.

I must also admit to using “church” as a reason I can’t come in extra during the weekend.

]]> By: Esperdome http://atheists.org/blog/2006/09/05/ummm_happy_labor_day/comment-page-1#comment-44133 Esperdome Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-44133 Comment from spanders:<br /> <br /> <blockquote><br /> To your point about worker's rights: I was listening to market place on NPR today and they were talking about the pros and cons of 401k vs. traditional pensions. It seems as though in the long run traditional pensions seem to return about 20% more in the long run than 401ks. Your thoughts?<br /> </blockquote><br /> <br /> I'm sure there are other factors involved like; does your company match part of your contribution? or how many choices do you have in your 401k plan? <br /> <br /> 401k plans must now be fully funded, whereas pension plans are often not. I personally feel more secure with the 401k. Comment from spanders:

To your point about worker’s rights: I was listening to market place on NPR today and they were talking about the pros and cons of 401k vs. traditional pensions. It seems as though in the long run traditional pensions seem to return about 20% more in the long run than 401ks. Your thoughts?

I’m sure there are other factors involved like; does your company match part of your contribution? or how many choices do you have in your 401k plan?

401k plans must now be fully funded, whereas pension plans are often not. I personally feel more secure with the 401k.

]]> By: spanders http://atheists.org/blog/2006/09/05/ummm_happy_labor_day/comment-page-1#comment-44134 spanders Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-44134 Aha, here's the link:<br /> http://marketplace.publicradio.org/shows/2006/09/05/PM200609055.html<br /> <br /> I'm sure that you're right that there are a great deal of complexities when it comes to investing in one's retirement. Certainly I pick out certain things in the report so I wanted to give you the link so you could give it a listen if you care to and help me get a better understanding. Aha, here’s the link:
http://marketplace.publicradio.org/shows/2006/09/05/PM200609055.html

I’m sure that you’re right that there are a great deal of complexities when it comes to investing in one’s retirement. Certainly I pick out certain things in the report so I wanted to give you the link so you could give it a listen if you care to and help me get a better understanding.

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