2nd year Electrical apprentice and just got laid off from a place with lots of great field workers. claimed the reason was that they lost a lot of money at a different job so they're cutting costs by laying me off. Had a health issue before signing with this company and the bill just came up ($700+), just bought a car because my previous one broke down, but I did just pay rent so I got another month here. Any ideas for keeping the cash flowing in trying times?
Hey guys. Thanks for the supportive comments on my last post and funny ones too. I feel very validated. You guys are right. I am REASONABLY angry about this. I will be quitting this job as soon as I have some savings (probably around September) I will not be taking any fucking extra shifts if they call me. I will also be using my annual leave in my last week and then quitting when they expect me back. I shouldn’t have to work two jobs. Nobody should. I’m tired but my anger is pushing me through this tough time. I just need to get my degree and I’ll be in the clear. I also forgot to mention my gas station boss is a land lord of four “investment” properties. Which should give you an idea of what type of person he is.
I work at a medium-sized company that transitioned to fully remote work at the start of the pandemic. As 2023 began, we experienced several leadership changes, and the new CEO decided to implement a 3-day-per-week hybrid work model. Many of my colleagues tried to convince themselves that it wasn't so bad, but deep down, I knew I could never return to working in the office when my job can be done 100% remotely (mainly involving tasks in Excel and PowerPoint). Consequently, I started looking for a new job, but as we all know, this process can be lengthy and unpredictable. Now, as the 3-day-per-week hybrid schedule is set to begin next week, I'm exploring options to avoid it in case I don't secure a new job in time. I initiated the interactive process with our HR department, leveraging the fact that I have a legitimate disability. However, this disability doesn't…
I've been trying to advocate for wage increases for my team but without any success despite them being FAR below market. I honestly don't know why they still work at this company. I've pointed out cost of living, market rate, tried to convince that pay increases lead to higher productivity, but ultimately the power players just don't give a shit. It really bothers me that these hardworking people can't afford basic necessities like food or housing despite working a full time corporate job (some even 2 jobs). Like it REALLY grinds my gears. As their leader I feel a responsibility to advocate for them but nothing I say matters and I'm becoming very frustrated with HR. Is there anything else I can do to help? I almost want to encourage them to quit lol but I don't want to tell them they're underpaid cause it would just sow resentment and…
Job advert: “Seeking a courier driver. Immediate Start” Employer: “Hi, can you please travel 50km to the depot for a chat” travels 50km. Employer: “I just wanted to ask you if have a drivers license that's all, you can go home now and come tomorrow at 6am” sends license via SMS and travels 50km back. wakes up at 5am and travels 50km. Employer: “Why don't you come for a drive with me in the van, load these packages will you?” Loads packages and drives van for 2 hours. Employer: “Okay thank you, an other guy will come tomorrow for a trial and then I will call you” Goes back to car, sees a parking ticket, travels back 50km to home. Has now traveled 200km worked for 2 hours and has a parking ticket. 3 days passed and no reply, texted prospective employer and ghosted.
(I would just like to say that the printing press has been around since the 1400s)