Work. Crunch. Repeat: Why gaming demands so much of its employees

The Indicator from Planet Money

This podcast episode explores the concept of "passion tax" in the video game industry, where employees may accept lower pay or poor working conditions due to their love for the work. It discusses the economic and structural factors that contribute to the exploitation of workers, and the efforts of video game workers to organize and unionize in order to push for better work conditions. It also addresses the demoralizing state of the industry due to layoffs and the impact it has on workers. Despite the challenges, some workers remain passionate about the industry and believe that unionization is the key to improving working conditions and ensuring a more sustainable future for the video game industry.

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