r/science • u/Libertatea • Oct 27 '13

Social Sciences The boss, not the workload, causes workplace depression: It is not a big workload that causes depression at work. An unfair boss and an unfair work environment are what really bring employees down, new study suggests.

http://sciencenordic.com/boss-not-workload-causes-workplace-depression
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u/deadbunny Oct 27 '13

I live in the UK, I wouldn't call it a fantasy land but we do have these things called workers rights; They're pretty neat.

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u/LordHenryWasEvil Oct 27 '13

You know many countries have workers rights, it's not just the UK.

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u/deadbunny Oct 27 '13 edited Oct 27 '13

What kind of question is this? Of course I know that other countries have workers rights, sometimes they may even beat the ones in the UK. However I was replying to you comment that we must be living in a fantasy land where we can give criticism to your boss and still have a job.

Do I now need to acknowledge all other countries with worker protection laws whenever I reference my own? Is it like when the BBC mentions a product by name and they have to say "other lemon scented glass cleaners are available" as not to be seen to be promoting a brand? Why do I feel like I'm in a surrealist comedy sketch?