Month: September 2023

So far only one interviewer but a couple recruiters have asked why. I was honest and said I was let go. They did not accept that it was a business decision on the employers part ( which was the only reason I was given) It was so out of the blue and no performance issues were mentioned. I also asked my higher up for any feedback so I know what not to do in my next role, and they never replied. I belive I was unjustly fired but already signed paperwork waving my right to take legal action to recieve an extended severance. The day I returned the paperwork, they posted my job.

I work at a daycare that cares for children from infant through to kindergarten. One of my coworkers came to work with COVID and took the next day off so I had to cover in their room. I told my supervisor my partner was immuno-compromised and that I felt uncomfortable covering in their place. They had me wear a mask and finish the day, and now I’m testing positive and can’t go in all week. I have to quarantine in a different house as well. I’m a wage worker and won’t get paid all week which I can’t afford because my paycheck = my bills. I’m frustrated that they didn’t close the room, notify parents, or alter staffing.

I used to want to be the best programmer I could be. I wanted to work for one of those elite tech companies – you know, the Facebooks and the Googles. I wanted the big salary and the satisfaction of knowing that I'd secured a job at one of those companies and so succeeded where many had failed. I wanted to be the best at what I do. Now, I work as a programmer for the government. Extremely average pay, massive job security, great pension – and relatively non-prestigious tech work. And you know what? I like it. I have great work-life balance and nice colleagues. Sure the technologies we use are kinda old and not cutting edge. Other programmers I meet won't be impressed after I tell them where I work. But who gives a shit? I can go to the office whenever I want, mostly work whatever hours…

My upcoming week of vacation was approved months ago, now being pressured to move it out to another week due to a current project I’m managing and no one else supposedly available to handle. When I scheduled my time off this project was not on the books, and now finding out the end date may go several weeks longer due to additions added by the client. My boss has requested I change my vacation, his knowing it would be a staycation so no flights, hotels, etc booked. This project most likely won’t end until early to mid-November, so many of the plans I had for my week in September would not be doable. My question – Should I ask for extra compensation for basically having to take my vacation at a less than desirable time not of my choosing? My boss readily admitted he forgot I was off (I’ve taken…

I'm writing this post to bemoan the severe lack of promotion opportunities in my library, specifically the fact that the old librarians aren't retiring. I was hired as a part time Librarian 2, I have my MLS so I thought it'd be a matter of time before I'm brought on full-time especially with so many older (over 70) full-time librarians at retirement age. I even did a sneaky thing and read one of the old full-timers' email when she asked me to relieve her at another desk on the same floor (she didn't lock the computer and it was open to the email). The email was asking HR about retirement and this was 6 months ago. But nope! She's holding on to the position with her bony claws and honestly frustrating me! She's very nice to work with so I don't have personal beef with her (or the others) but…

Basically the title. Had to ask for a day off a month from now for an important event, at a job I just started. Felt like the process was more convoluted than it was needed, as I explained why I needed the date so they understood how important it was, and ended up dumbly feeling bad for even asking ( that dumb fear that you’re being “difficult” right away, or that maybe I should’ve told earlier , when I got offered the job ), and not even being given a confirmation or not. It’s not something I can postpone , cancel or not go, so honestly I shouldn’t even been asking , just informing that I would not be working. Still need to work on not feeling guilty for asking for days off for very important things.

Good afternoon, I’ve been working at this company for 2 years and my managers are demanding for me to come in early during the week and give updates on the weekends. This was suppose to be an 8-5 salary job but I can’t find it written on my offer letter/ handbook to back it up. What can I do to deny it?