now if somebody talks about cutting waste, I’m wondering what they’re trying to take away from me.
This probably applies to applause lights in general. Individuals sometimes do things for idealists reasons, but corporations are led by people selected for their ability to grab power and resources. Therefore all their actions should be suspected as an attempt to gain more power and/or resources. A “green policy” might mean less toilet paper in the company bathrooms, but it never means fewer business trips for the management.
This probably applies to applause lights in general. Individuals sometimes do things for idealists reasons, but corporations are led by people selected for their ability to grab power and resources. Therefore all their actions should be suspected as an attempt to gain more power and/or resources. A “green policy” might mean less toilet paper in the company bathrooms, but it never means fewer business trips for the management.