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Brutal sackings, 'sunshining' and UNLIMITED holiday: What it's REALLY like to work at Netflix

Netflix may be the world's largest streaming service but it is helmed by a boss who peers have described as 'blunt' and 'not naturally empathetic'.   Reed Hastings laid down the mantra in the company's culture deck in 2009 that his workforce was like a 'pro-team' rather than a 'family'. Workers can be cut from the group and replaced by a more qualified and suitable player if they don't pull their weight. But just as the game is competitive, so is it rewarding. Workers can enjoy a considerate holiday policy where they are able to take as many days off work as they choose. They are even encouraged to air their concerns and criticisms about projects to their managers. Reed Hastings laid down the mantra in the company's culture deck in 2009 that his workforce was like a 'pro-team' rather than a 'family' Netflix may be the world's largest streaming service but it is helmed by a boss who peers have described as 'blunt&#

Chancellor Rishi Sunak begs Boris Johnson 'Don't go too far' with new lockdown rules - hours after PM warns 'inevitable' second wave is coming in

The Prime Minister said a second lockdown was the 'last thing anybody wants' but revealed his administration was considering whether it needed to 'go further' than the current national restrictions that were put in place this week Rishi Sunak has urged Boris Johnson not to risk the recovery by going too far with any new lockdown rules. Issuing his ‘sombre’ warning, the Chancellor highlighted the huge potential damage to the economy – including mass job losses.  A Government source said: ‘Everybody’s general health depends on the economic health of the UK – there is a way to bring in restrictions without going overboard.’  Mr Johnson tonight warned Britain was now ‘seeing a second wave coming in’ and ministers were looking at going beyond the ‘rule of six’ limit on gatherings.  Figures today suggested daily coronavirus cases have doubled in a week, with the R-Rate now potentially as high as 1.4.  Government scientific advisers have modelled a range of new restrictions, i