Month: August 2024

So for the safety and protection of those involved, I will not be naming locations or businesses or anything that could be used to identify anyone in this situation. That said, My former manager claimed I was unreliable. This after spending 3 years never once missing a day, and only ever being late by 30 minutes due to a car accident completely outside my control. This statement was in response to a request that I engage in a non-mandatory work event that would have taken up about 5 hours of my weekend for a bunch of pointless rewards that were of no actual monetary value. When I explained why I wasn't interested, namely that I would be spending 5 hours of my weekend doing something I would not be getting paid for, my manager claimed that I was only concerned about money. I told them that that should be obvious,…

It’s been about a month since I’ve (F18) been terminated without cause. And the most frustrating part of it all is that I truly loved my job and I know I was good at it. I worked at the front desk, handling customers and all of that. I knew all of the clients well and was always positive when speaking to them and made genuine connections with them. One client would always tell me how they loved how bubbly I was and friendly, telling me that I always made her day. And I took pride in that. That being said, of course I made my mistakes and acknowledged them. I was always open to criticism. Then, one day when I was coming into my shift, I was pulled to the back and told that they were letting me go. I was so shocked I couldn’t really process their words. I…

He has two options. Blow up his social network, his wife's social network, his kids social network, and vacate his house. Or he can be unemployed. When he moves he will spend his life “in office” on zoom meetings with people around the world. How the fuck did we let corporations enslave us to this extent?

My pay is decent for my area. My boss is incredibly chill and I get on with my coworkers. The benefits are good. The work itself I honestly don't mind (I do sample disposal and minor maintenance at a lab). But I still dread going in- commuting is soul sucking, and my brain always crashes after about 6 hours and then I'm left dragging myself by my fingernails through the last 2-3 hours of the day. I'm also nocturnal by nature and working day shift is killing me. Around me, the only night shift positions are food service (major respect to everyone who works food service but I would simply die), or nursing. I wish shifts were shorter and there was more flex in the workday to accomodate those of us with different circadian rhythms- the fact that the world is ruled by morning people is the bane of my…

So in context i work for a manufacturer that makes construction equipment aka Deere. I’m stressed to the max every day I come in it’s just anxiety and not good feelings. I recently paid off my house and have a big amount of savings and a vested small pension if I leave. I make about 30$ an hour but have been considering leaving for a lower paying job with some benefits. I just feel bad I worked here 6 going on 7 years and I just can’t stand management anymore and getting moved around and not having an actual life I’ve done second and third forever and I need free time. Sorry for ranting the way this company prioritizes money over the workers and people who helped build the company while laying thousands off and giving the CEO pay raises is heartless. Story from a Union worker.

This is my second job I've had in the past 3 months. I thought I was getting a good job going with a corporation instead of a small business… that my effort would actually be seen and people would be more professional. Welp, today I found out that the manager of my department (I'm supposed to be the assistant manager) has been lying to me, telling me crazy customer stories to try and intimidate me into quitting. I left my last job because I didn't feel wanted and I was barely getting any training. I really don't want to try and find another job. What the hell is it with short staffed places trying to ice out new employees? I know I'm a good worker and I probably try too hard, but I'm still treated absolutely horribly by management. When I managed people, I was always grateful for new hires…