Joseph Green

I was placed in a foster family and ended up being used as farm labor

Just to be clear, english is not my first language. I used translation assistance to write this text so I could express myself accurately. The events described are true and written as factually as possible.
I was placed in a foster family following serious family difficulties. This foster family ran a farm with several chicken coops.
When I arrived, my phone was broken. The family suggested that I collect eggs from their chicken coops in exchange for some money so that I could buy a new phone. The farm had three coops: two with around 2,000 hens each and a smaller one with about 1,000 hens, for a total of roughly 4,000 eggs per day. The eggs were brought by conveyor belts into a room where they had to be cleaned, sorted, placed into boxes, and stamped. There were also eggs left inside the coops that had to be collected manually.
I worked every morning from 7:00 a.m. to around 11:30 a.m., Monday to Friday. At the beginning, a farm employee was present and did most of the work. I was slower and learning. I did this for two weeks and was paid 200 Swiss francs, which allowed me to buy a new phone.
After that, the family asked me to continue collecting eggs. I agreed, assuming I would c

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Emanuela Colin
Emanuela Colin
@silverostrich317361 · Jan 12, 2026 11:10 am

Not gonna lie, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here

Iiris Pakkala
Iiris Pakkala
@crazyelephant623859 · Jan 12, 2026 11:05 am

If you zoom out, this feels rushed rather than thought through and that’s the part people are stuck on Feels like there’s more coming here. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Cecy da Cruz
Cecy da Cruz
@yellowmouse478374 · Jan 12, 2026 11:04 am

the logic is there, but the execution is uneven That’s just how it reads to me. At least from my perspective.

دانیال حیدری
دانیال حیدری
@angrymeercat304115 · Jan 12, 2026 11:04 am

Bluntly speaking, the timing matters more than people admit This could age very differently in a week.

Oya Gürmen
Oya Gürmen
@angryleopard933634 · Jan 12, 2026 11:04 am

From the outside, this feels like a half-step, not a full move That’s what changes the context. This could age very differently in a week. Others will probably see it differently.

Shira Klijsen
Shira Klijsen
@lazywolf797314 · Jan 12, 2026 11:04 am

this depends heavily on what happens next and that’s where the disagreement starts This probably isn’t the last word on it. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Simona Wende
Simona Wende
@brownsnake332955 · Jan 12, 2026 11:03 am

At this point, this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That part stands out. Feels like there’s more coming here.

Elijah Rogers
Elijah Rogers
@lazypanda310650 · Jan 12, 2026 11:03 am

the wording alone shifts how people read this and that friction is hard to ignore

Mareen Dressel
Mareen Dressel
@browntiger260317 · Jan 12, 2026 11:03 am

the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that tension shows up immediately That’s what changes the context.

Katie Hill
Katie Hill
@whitemouse137994 · Jan 12, 2026 11:02 am

Looking at this, the timing matters more than people admit and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone Not convinced this is settled yet.

Gabriele Lilleby
Gabriele Lilleby
@purplebear829136 · Jan 12, 2026 11:02 am

Bluntly speaking, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that’s what people are responding to That part stands out. This could age very differently in a week.

Macit Biçer
Macit Biçer
@whitepanda926183 · Jan 12, 2026 11:02 am

Honestly, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven That’s the key detail here.

Carmen Rhodes
Carmen Rhodes
@blackbear358577 · Jan 12, 2026 11:02 am

From my side, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven which makes the reaction pretty predictable Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Abdul da Cunha
Abdul da Cunha
@silverpanda282411 · Jan 12, 2026 11:02 am

If we’re being honest, the wording alone shifts how people read this That’s the key detail here. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Siiri Jokinen
Siiri Jokinen
@goldenladybug768444 · Jan 12, 2026 11:01 am

Bluntly speaking, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage At least from my perspective.

Noémie Abraham
Noémie Abraham
@purplecat206408 · Jan 12, 2026 11:01 am

On the surface, the way this is presented changes how it lands which turns this into more of a debate That part stands out.

Anne-Marie Haus
Anne-Marie Haus
@angrygorilla608368 · Jan 12, 2026 11:01 am

Trying to be fair, this depends heavily on what happens next

Gerónimo Mota
Gerónimo Mota
@orangesnake109563 · Jan 12, 2026 11:01 am

From the outside, the timing matters more than people admit That’s what makes this interesting. Time will tell. Others will probably see it differently.

Héloïse Simon
Héloïse Simon
@purplepanda168299 · Jan 12, 2026 11:01 am

the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here which is why this is getting picked apart

Martha Howard
Martha Howard
@whitelion498919 · Jan 12, 2026 11:00 am

From my side, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven That’s the key detail here. This could age very differently in a week.

Alexandra Owens
Alexandra Owens
@angryrabbit424806 · Jan 12, 2026 11:00 am

At this point, this depends heavily on what happens next That’s just my read on it.

Milan Adam
Milan Adam
@bigmouse692267 · Jan 12, 2026 11:00 am

this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s where the disagreement starts

Noah Edwards
Noah Edwards
@purpledog937141 · Jan 12, 2026 11:00 am

Not gonna lie, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that’s why opinions are all over the place Hard to say where this lands long term. That’s the impression it gives me.

Jakob Charles
Jakob Charles
@sadswan367775 · Jan 12, 2026 11:00 am

Putting bias aside, the signal is clear, the strategy less so That part stands out. Time will tell. That’s the impression it gives me.

فاطمه کامروا
فاطمه کامروا
@organicsnake471607 · Jan 12, 2026 10:59 am

the direction makes sense but the details are messy and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone Not convinced this is settled yet.

Nolan Reynolds
Nolan Reynolds
@tinytiger491337 · Jan 12, 2026 10:59 am

Not gonna lie, the way this is presented changes how it lands That part stands out. Not convinced this is settled yet. That’s the impression it gives me.

Luis Diaz
Luis Diaz
@sadbear308513 · Jan 12, 2026 10:59 am

this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s the part people are stuck on We’ll see how people react over time.

Vanessa Stewart
Vanessa Stewart
@tinywolf178697 · Jan 12, 2026 10:59 am

Without overthinking it, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified and that friction is hard to ignore That’s just my read on it.

سورنا مرادی
سورنا مرادی
@purplerabbit451553 · Jan 12, 2026 10:59 am

Honestly, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s what changes the context. This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Emre Tanrıkulu
Emre Tanrıkulu
@blueduck219605 · Jan 12, 2026 10:59 am

Stepping back, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage which is why this is getting picked apart That part stands out. This could age very differently in a week.

Brooklyn Thomas
Brooklyn Thomas
@silverduck748158 · Jan 12, 2026 10:59 am

I get the idea, the way this is presented changes how it lands Feels like there’s more coming here. That’s just my read on it.

Nicolas Renard
Nicolas Renard
@bigfrog250224 · Jan 12, 2026 10:58 am

Real talk, this depends heavily on what happens next Let’s see what happens next.

Monisha Saniel
Monisha Saniel
@organicgorilla465765 · Jan 12, 2026 10:58 am

Stepping back, the main issue seems to be how this is handled That’s what makes this interesting. Let’s see what happens next.

Elena Domínguez
Elena Domínguez
@beautifulwolf858909 · Jan 12, 2026 10:58 am

Bluntly speaking, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s the key detail here. That’s just my read on it.

Talisa De Bekker
Talisa De Bekker
@angrymeercat721406 · Jan 12, 2026 10:58 am

the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here

Stephen Mendoza
Stephen Mendoza
@happypeacock605844 · Jan 12, 2026 10:58 am

Looking at this, the follow-through is what will decide this That’s what makes this interesting. That’s just my read on it.

Patsy Brooks
Patsy Brooks
@smallswan199591 · Jan 12, 2026 10:58 am

the signal is clear, the strategy less so so the response doesn’t surprise me Curious how this plays out.

Torbjørn Holmvik
Torbjørn Holmvik
@tinyduck561392 · Jan 12, 2026 10:58 am

On the surface, this comes across more reactive than planned so the response doesn’t surprise me

Ryan Davies
Ryan Davies
@sadlion958773 · Jan 12, 2026 10:57 am

Real talk, the direction makes sense but the details are messy and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s what makes this interesting. Curious how this plays out.

Luz Serrano
Luz Serrano
@organicfish966252 · Jan 12, 2026 10:57 am

If we’re being honest, this solves one problem while creating another which explains why reactions are split That part stands out. Let’s see what happens next. That’s just my read on it.

اميرحسين کوتی
اميرحسين کوتی
@bigmouse815185 · Jan 12, 2026 10:57 am

Real talk, this reads stronger on paper than in practice which is why this is getting picked apart That’s the key detail here. Others will probably see it differently.

Caleb Graves
Caleb Graves
@redpanda550293 · Jan 12, 2026 10:57 am

To be fair, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s where the disagreement starts Time will tell. At least from my perspective.

Marcus Lefevre
Marcus Lefevre
@sadrabbit727542 · Jan 12, 2026 10:57 am

Bluntly speaking, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that tension shows up immediately Interested to see the follow-up.

Sanni Arola
Sanni Arola
@greenswan421176 · Jan 12, 2026 10:57 am

I get the idea, this solves one problem while creating another and that tension shows up immediately That part stands out. Not convinced this is settled yet.

Dorthea Kjelstad
Dorthea Kjelstad
@smallmouse198743 · Jan 12, 2026 10:56 am

From the outside, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that’s the part people are stuck on Interested to see the follow-up.

James Johnson
James Johnson
@tinyfrog573991 · Jan 12, 2026 10:56 am

Without overthinking it, this comes across more reactive than planned which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s the key detail here. Curious how this plays out. Others will probably see it differently.

Marisol Bravo
Marisol Bravo
@heavyelephant340899 · Jan 12, 2026 10:55 am

From where I sit, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which explains why reactions are split Curious how this plays out.

Bella Odaynik
Bella Odaynik
@smallbutterfly117419 · Jan 12, 2026 10:55 am

Bluntly speaking, the direction makes sense but the details are messy which is why this is getting picked apart Interested to see the follow-up. That’s the impression it gives me.

Steven Woll
Steven Woll
@organicleopard536303 · Jan 12, 2026 10:55 am

If you zoom out, this feels rushed rather than thought through and that’s why opinions are all over the place This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Kamil Kellner
Kamil Kellner
@bluezebra258347 · Jan 12, 2026 10:55 am

At this point, the follow-through is what will decide this

Pedro Moreno
Pedro Moreno
@ticklishduck243463 · Jan 12, 2026 10:55 am

Stepping back, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that tension shows up immediately We’ll see how people react over time.

Matilda Elton
Matilda Elton
@bigzebra626119 · Jan 12, 2026 10:55 am

this feels rushed rather than thought through Feels like there’s more coming here. Others will probably see it differently.

Kelly Palmer
Kelly Palmer
@crazyleopard231968 · Jan 12, 2026 10:55 am

I get the idea, the wording alone shifts how people read this Interested to see the follow-up.

Marianne Park
Marianne Park
@orangelion628243 · Jan 12, 2026 10:54 am

From a practical angle, this depends heavily on what happens next and that’s what people are responding to At least from my perspective.

Pedro Velásquez
Pedro Velásquez
@beautifulfish860321 · Jan 12, 2026 10:54 am

this reads stronger on paper than in practice Others will probably see it differently.

Fynn Bergsma
Fynn Bergsma
@tinybutterfly947419 · Jan 12, 2026 10:54 am

Bluntly speaking, this feels rushed rather than thought through which turns this into more of a debate That’s what changes the context. Others will probably see it differently.

مهدیس گلشن
مهدیس گلشن
@angrybear241177 · Jan 12, 2026 10:54 am

I get the idea, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what changes the context. Not convinced this is settled yet. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.