I work in hospitality/service and it’s the typical corporate bs you’d see at any greed ridden company; low pay (with impossibly high expectations), overworking employees to the point of madness/burnout, uninspiring leadership, etc.
I was extremely, and understandably, frustrated with how the operations of my company’s day to day play out. There was/is an obvious lack of regard for the current hardworking employees & wowza that really got my buns toasted. We all work so hard, and for what? It’s not like they care, right? I found myself complaining more than usual & exuding an overall negative energy that followed me in and out of the office each day, no matter how many times I tried to deter the intrusive thoughts. It’s kind of like Dora telling Swiper to stop swiping, except my Swiper is chronic work depression & it doesn’t GAF about my attempts to keep it away from my precious happiness. Honestly, Dora is a mood. Lol
After many months of “dealing” with the less than ideal work environment, I began shifting my energy to focus on making changes to benefit the wellbeing of myself and my coworkers, and boy I do not hold back. I’m honestly surprised I haven’t gotten fired at this point. Here’s the formula –
- Determine the structure of the company & if the policies you propose would be realistic. How would this policy be realistic? What are the downsides for the company if this policy is implemented? What rules/regulations would there be for said policy? This needs to be thoroughly thought out.
- Talk to the right people. Barbara from accounting is already on board, you know that. You literally won’t get anywhere by not speaking up the chain. CEO’s or nothing you guys!
- Make it fool proof & realistic. This way, you can watch them struggle to list the reasons why it DOESN’T work.
- Be annoyingly persistent. DO NOT LET DOWN. The worst they can do is say no. If they say no, keep revising. Make them question themselves with how foolproof your idea is.
The idea isn’t necessarily to get your proposal approved, it’s to force the conversation & inspire others to start speaking up on their own beliefs. If the majority start to speak on how unreasonable corporate policies are, they will have no choice but to look into the concerns and find resolutions.
Although I will not be specific on my current situation/successes, I want you to know that will continue to fight for myself and everyone in this sub for our rights and improved mental health in the modern workplace. We are the change. Stand up and make it known. Don’t go down quiet. You got this.
Love you guys.