Just because that's the way it was/is doesn't mean it's the way it must be. Why shouldn't we strive for a better environment/perks if they're attainable?
Very much agreed. I also take issue with the 'received wisdom' that eking out productivity from people at any cost to their physical or mental health is actually producing more benefit over the long term, it seems more likely to me that it's just externalising the increased societal/healthcare/other costs for short term benefit
