in this movie, there is battle between the art of firing people and the efficiency it has in modern society. George Clooney claims that there's something important in being with the room when someone is fired. It's indecent for them to treat employees like this. However, the UPenn Grad believes that the company will save tons of money if they use skype instead of flying out to the company that's downsizing. The important structure of feeling is that George feels that people deserve more than just looking at a computer screen, for they are not only taking their jobs; they could be destroying their lives. He finds that this business holds a certain art form that's beautiful. Meanwhile, the recent graduate sees it very clearly that the new technology will save tons of money without diminishing their effectiveness. This is a clear dichotomy of opinions that are at complete odds with each other. But what it argues is that there is a strong attachment to human's sorrows, to the point that it should not ever be taken lightly. It speaks to the rhetoric that human life is precious. There's so much emotion packed into firing people, and so having a physical presence shows that they respect their life.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Up in the Air
in this movie, there is battle between the art of firing people and the efficiency it has in modern society. George Clooney claims that there's something important in being with the room when someone is fired. It's indecent for them to treat employees like this. However, the UPenn Grad believes that the company will save tons of money if they use skype instead of flying out to the company that's downsizing. The important structure of feeling is that George feels that people deserve more than just looking at a computer screen, for they are not only taking their jobs; they could be destroying their lives. He finds that this business holds a certain art form that's beautiful. Meanwhile, the recent graduate sees it very clearly that the new technology will save tons of money without diminishing their effectiveness. This is a clear dichotomy of opinions that are at complete odds with each other. But what it argues is that there is a strong attachment to human's sorrows, to the point that it should not ever be taken lightly. It speaks to the rhetoric that human life is precious. There's so much emotion packed into firing people, and so having a physical presence shows that they respect their life.
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If I was to choose whether to fire an employee in person or through skype, I'd go with in person. I say this, because as you mentioned, I too believe that humans should be respected and the most respectful way to fire someone is to confront them in person. In today's society, there's relatively little confrontation through in person. The generation uses means of texting, facebook, myspace, twitter and other social networking as means to confront lacking person to person communication. Through these methods, one doesn't have to get face to face with another person. As for in person, I believe it takes more person to say it whether it is positive or negative and has a more respect and deeper impact.
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