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I cannot be fired. Slaves have to be sold.

I cannot be fired. Slaves have to be sold.

Summary

This quote suggests a mindset of resistance and defiance against the concept of being fired or dismissed from a job. By comparing oneself to a slave, who can only be sold by their owner, the speaker implies that they do not consider themselves easily replaceable or disposable. This expression embodies a determination to hold onto their position or power, asserting that they cannot be treated as a commodity to be discarded at will. It highlights the speaker's opposition to being controlled or treated unfairly in the workplace.

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