Author: Olivia

So, first post here. Been following the sub for a while and honestly, I’m not sure if this even belongs here as I am both semi-venting but also not really sure if there’s anything I can do about this. So, I currently work in retail, in a large grocery chain as a clerk running the fuel station. I have been working there for a while now and am doing decently out there, low volume, decent hours. Standing all day is a pain but I am able to get at least 15 min of sitting or more depending when shifts are switched. Now, as for inside the store: people have been quitting by the herds. We’re losing cashiers, department leads, assistant managers, all because of management and corporate breathing down on everybody’s necks over the most basic and mundane things that NO customer would reasonably notice, even if they bothered to…

ok so i’ve been at my job 3 years, it’s corporate, I dislike it and have been looking for a push to leave. I found out about a week ago my work is closing at the end of the month and they are planning on firing me or relocating. I do not want to relocate, but if they offer and I deny it is it possible to collect unemployment still? I have another job in the works so ideally id like to be let go but am worried that if I turn down the relocating offer that might interfere with eligibility. any advice would be super helpful!

Some companies argue that if they give their staff a generous raise, that would increase the costs of their end product to society. It is very hard to take this statement without seeing what is in disguise. The real end product of every company is MONEY. The more they secure of it the better the ship, jet, or vacation (Tahiti or Maldives) they can buy.

I am currently employed with a company I’ve been with for multiple years. I make relatively decent money, but the companies ethics and morals have significantly dropped to almost inhumane over the years. With that said I have applied to numerous other companies and have received multiple other offers. I think I have decided on an offer to accept although there were a few positions I was waiting to her back on after my interviews. One of the companies recruiters reached out to me today. To be fair they are a new company, but my current position is exactly the same as the position open that I have done for the past several years. With that said, it is an incredibly specialized field and I do not doubt at all this company would be very hard pressed to find someone as qualified an applicant, not to be narcissistic, I am…

Apologies if this question is a bit out of place here, but I value this community's thoughts, so wanted to post here. Who do I put as a reference on my CV? I don't want to tell my current work I'm looking for another job because if I stay where I am it could make my current place uncomfortable. This means I can't put my current boss down. Is that the correct approach? Who should be my reference?

“When your boss tells you, we all are on the same boat…” https://preview.redd.it/g0ku6cpcvel81.png?width=806&format=png&auto=webp&s=7849b337c43c350160345fdd4f6e388362b31a13

So apparently the TSA is having a hiring event near me. They want applicants to RSVP. Before you do that, they want you to apply on their website. In order to apply you need to create an account, of course. The only passwords requirements they tell you is that is must be 12 characters long. That's it. Of course, if the website doesn't think it's strong enough, it won't let you use it. Once you finally get a password that works, you have to “secure your account” with a one time code texted to you. Once you're actually into the website, you have to create a profile. Then, you have to jump through hoops to upload a resume, because of course you can't do THAT directly through the application. Of course, after spending half an hour just getting the account made, you find out that the profile you created and…

My manager just called to give me the news of a bonus I'll be getting. I'm the only one on my team, and few in the company that are getting any bonus at all. His words were “and if you tell anyone, I'll kill ya.” This was said with a joking tone, of course. Would this fall under the same rules for the Fair Labor Standards Act about being able to discuss my compensation, and preventing employers from forbidding it?

My grandfather just passed away but the memorial service isn't until June 4th. Currently I live in Alberta Canada but the service will be in Ontario. Where I work you are only allowed to book “vacation” between November – March But my manager told me this should be fine as its for a memorial. (A soft ok…I get it) I booked my flight right away since I know later flights will greatly increase and also there was a 1 day sale…. I actually got an amazing deal on the flight. My manager came up to me today and let me know the big boss said no…. the dates I need off don't work for him as its busier here in the summer. Granted I booked off a week. I haven't even seen my parents in about 5 years and my dad is in bad health…. I missed my grandmother's funeral…

Like the title says I’m a manager in retail and reading all these posts has made me aware of how my actions and management style are harmful to my employees. I thought my actions were noble, but after reading posts on this sub I’m now aware of that I was a selfish and ignorant asshole to my employees. I’ve tried to write my wrongs by individually apologizing to each one of my employees, assuring them that I am going to consider their feelings in future management decisions. Thank you to everybody for posting about their experiences, it has really open my eyes. I hope that I can have the same impact on other managers in the workforce