The work matters, no question, just not enough to be compensated proportionally to its value. No, the money and prestige don't belong to the people who actually make the things we use and enjoy, it all goes to the top where it belongs. If you're obedient they'll keep you around, but certainly some other slave could have done the same work for cheaper so don't get too comfortable.
Now my company is very different, we have respect for our workers and let no part of the employee go to waste. When you've outlived your usefulness your ulna will be fashioned into a long spoon for serving gruel, and the dome of your skull becomes a fine bowl. We actually use half of my former cofounder's pelvis as a frisbee during offsites!
Your work will outlive you, and continue to aid the company for many years after you've been decommissioned. That should be enough to comfort you in your final moments, as you await incineration.
You have a very cynical perspective on white collar corporate work. Mine is the exact opposite. I make several hundreds of thousands of dollars for working about six hours a day indoors in a nice chair with air conditioning. I don’t care about the company’s success nor do I need to care. If my kid is sick or I’m having an off day I just don’t come in. I can afford basically anything I genuinely want. It’s a very good bargain from my side.
Now my company is very different, we have respect for our workers and let no part of the employee go to waste. When you've outlived your usefulness your ulna will be fashioned into a long spoon for serving gruel, and the dome of your skull becomes a fine bowl. We actually use half of my former cofounder's pelvis as a frisbee during offsites!
Your work will outlive you, and continue to aid the company for many years after you've been decommissioned. That should be enough to comfort you in your final moments, as you await incineration.