But that doesn't stop some managers from demanding that workers stay chained to their desk for long periods.

但这也无法阻止经理要求员工长时间守在工位上。

Yeah. It's just so difficult to stay competitive when there so many fast food chains in the States.

是啊。如今美国有这么多的快餐连锁店，想一直保持较好的竞争力可不容易啊。

When you invited me to move in I didn't realise I had to stay chained to the radiator in my room.

我没想到我得被拴在自己房间的暖气片上- 只在晚上栓就行了 - 我听到了。

But that doesn't stop some managers from demanding that workers stay chained to their desk for long periods. Presenteeism is the curse of the modern office worker.

但这并未阻止一些管理人员要求员工们长时间牢牢坐在他们的位置上。出勤主义可谓现代上班族的祸患之源。