The END of Job Security! Why Corporate Greed is Discarding You | Maureen Wiley Clough

Are you working in a system determined to end job security and replace you? Today on Eyes Wide Open, we're joined by advocate and podcast host Maureen Wiley Clough to pull back the curtain on the end of job security due to unseen systems of corporate greed, ageism, and the erosion of worker rights.  In this video, we explore whether the American social contract is officially dead. In this video, you'll learn The END of Job Security! Why Corporate Greed is Discarding You | Maureen Wiley Clough We explore the radical intentionality required to survive an era of mass layoffs and AI existential risks while maintaining your dignity and agency. In this episode, we dive into the "ghost workforce" and how surveillance and corporate disempowerment have become the new standard in the modern workplace. Maureen shares her insights on why ageism is starting earlier than ever and how the American social contract is failing mid-to-late career workers. We discuss the power of collective action, the myth of "job security," and practical strategies like economic activism and "wallet voting" to force systemic reform. Whether you're navigating an involuntary shift into the gig economy or fighting for transparency in your current role, this conversation provides a roadmap for returning to a culture of unity, leadership, and common humanity.\ 🔥 In this episode, you'll learn: Why ageism is the hidden weapon being used to clear mid-career professionals. How to protect your longevity in the workplace The existential threat of AI data centers and how surveillance is replacing the traditional social contract. How to move from being a victim of corporate greed to a leader in systemic reform using your financial power. Navigating the forced transition into the gig economy and why your "stability" was always an illusion. Why we must look past political division to fight the wealth hoarding that is currently hollowing out the middle class.   About Maureen Riley Clough Maureen Riley Clough is a career empowerment partner, content creator, and public speaker. Specializing in the intersection of labor rights, ageism, and systemic change, Maureen works to empower workers navigating the complexities of the modern corporate landscape. She has had her work featured in prominent outlets like Forbes and Business Insider. Her podcast, "It Gets Late Early," addresses pressing issues in today's work environment, making her a credible voice in the conversation about corporate culture. Chapters 00:00 - Welcome and introduction to Maureen Wiley Clough 02:23 - Corporate greed and the suppression of worker voices 05:29 - Ageism at 37: The alarming reality of mid-career discrimination 13:14 - Collective action and the history of labor movements 18:19 - The rise of the gig economy and involuntary entrepreneurship 25:13 - AI's impact on privacy, autonomy, and job security 33:10 - The existential threat of AI surveillance 38:22 - Economic activism: Using your financial power to spark reform 47:35 - The dangers of wealth hoarding and systemic inequality 62:14 - The power of support networks and community 64:21 - Finding common humanity beyond political division   Find Maureen Wiley Clough Here: Instagram: http://instagram.com/maureenwclough  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maureenwclough  Threads: https://www.threads.com/@maureenwclough  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenwclough/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@itgetslateearly  Website: https://www.maureen-wiley-clough.com/  It Gets Late Early Podcast: https://www.itgetslateearly.com/  Find Nick Thompson here: Nick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/   UCAN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_ucan_foundation/     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesWideOpenContent      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickthompson13/       UCAN Foundation: https://theucanfoundation.org/     Website: https://www.engagewithnick.com