Author: Olivia
I'm just super mad right now and need a space to vent. This happened yesterday. I found out about a month ago that the job posting for an open position in our department was paying nearly 50% more than what I currently make. I haven't gotten a single raise in 4 years, not even a cost of living raise (they blamed covid and stopped doing raises for a bit). I'm looking at this job posting, and the requirements they're asking for are barely qualifying for the job we do. I spent the last couple weeks planning a pitch to upper management that those already in the department should be paid at least as much as a new hire. I have the experience, the knowledge, the certifications, etc. that they aren't even asking from this new hire, and I haven't had a raise in years. I deserve this. I've earned this.…
Can the collective frustrations snowball and cause a nationwide bundle of strikes? I know it’s a pipe dream, but we can dream.
Before I began employment with my company 2 months ago… I signed a contract that requires I reimburse them for training (7g) if I quit before a year is up. Does anybody have experience with the legality of this? Company has roughly 300 employees and is very large in our field. Just to be clear. I’m not set on quitting… however, life throws a lot of curveballs and I am interested in getting ahead of the curve here just in case. How can I get out without paying that 7g?
Before I began employment with my company 2 months ago… I signed a contract that requires I reimburse them for training (7g) if I quit before a year is up. Does anybody have experience with the legality of this? Company has roughly 300 employees and is very large in our field. Just to be clear. I’m not set on quitting… however, life throws a lot of curveballs and I am interested in getting ahead of the curve here just in case. How can I get out without paying that 7g?
So I've been working for a VERRRRY long time, and most of that time I've been salaried. Not getting overtime sucks but it all balances out in the end when having to leave early/come in late for things. That's all how “salaried” works, right? I have a major auto-immune disorder that requires me going to the doctor a lot. I've NEVER had an issue but all of a sudden my manager is telling me I have to use sick time going forward for all my appointments. I asked around her other staff, and NO ONE ELSE is being told to do this. I ratted her out to our director who so far is just acting confused as to why this is all happening. I said I want a meeting with her, the director, and HR. I made it clear I feel like I'm being singled out and I want to…
So I've been working for a VERRRRY long time, and most of that time I've been salaried. Not getting overtime sucks but it all balances out in the end when having to leave early/come in late for things. That's all how “salaried” works, right? I have a major auto-immune disorder that requires me going to the doctor a lot. I've NEVER had an issue but all of a sudden my manager is telling me I have to use sick time going forward for all my appointments. I asked around her other staff, and NO ONE ELSE is being told to do this. I ratted her out to our director who so far is just acting confused as to why this is all happening. I said I want a meeting with her, the director, and HR. I made it clear I feel like I'm being singled out and I want to…
I have the option of WFH completely but there are tasks that are easier for me to do in the office. So three months ago I updated my status to hybrid, which is supposed to trigger the process to get a cubicle set up for me. I emailed my department admin to help move it along and let them know what cube I wanted. I have sent reminders once a month since then. Crickets. Why? The company laid off the office administrator who handled all the space requirements for my department and that work apparently hasn't been reassigned. My general impression is that the company, like most, wants people to come into the office at least sometimes. I'd be happy with a hot desk, but none of those have ergonomic setups or sit-stand desks. I mean, do they really want me there? It doesn't seem like it.
I have the option of WFH completely but there are tasks that are easier for me to do in the office. So three months ago I updated my status to hybrid, which is supposed to trigger the process to get a cubicle set up for me. I emailed my department admin to help move it along and let them know what cube I wanted. I have sent reminders once a month since then. Crickets. Why? The company laid off the office administrator who handled all the space requirements for my department and that work apparently hasn't been reassigned. My general impression is that the company, like most, wants people to come into the office at least sometimes. I'd be happy with a hot desk, but none of those have ergonomic setups or sit-stand desks. I mean, do they really want me there? It doesn't seem like it.