Author: Olivia

Unfortunately living in the most unaffordable cities in the world, money has been tight and I (f27) been living pay cheque to pay cheque. Since being laid off due to COVID, my savings had run dry and sadly could only work entry level jobs since nothing else was available. I was lucky enough to eventually land a warehouse associate for a local clothing company. I was hired as the only associate supporting the manager for only 5 months until I became the manager. Ended up staying at the company for two years with a very nice raise, got put on salary, and we also had benefits. It is a small company that eventually went from 15 down to 7 and I was informed that any overtime worked, I could use in lieu for days there was less work available. Keep in mind I am the youngest one there and everyone…

“Laziness” is the impact of mental health struggles, which can significantly affect a person's motivation, energy levels, and overall ability to engage in activities. In the fast-paced and demanding society of America (and other countries), individuals often face immense pressure to succeed and meet societal expectations. This pressure, coupled with extreme work-related stress and financial burdens, can take a huge toll on mental well-being. Conditions like anxiety, depression, and burnout are becoming increasingly prevalent among Americans, leading to a lack of motivation and productivity. The emphasis America has on productivity and achievement has created an environment where rest and self-care are undervalued and stigmatized, and leads to chronic exhaustion and a depletion of mental and physical resources. There's also a lack of adequate support systems and resources for mental health in the US, which further compounds this issue. Accessing mental health services is costly, as there's often limited availability of…

So this is a long story, but it’s a good one. Last year I walked out on my job and now I work for the railroad making way more money. A little backstory Back in January 2019 I was injured at work and lost my position cause I was out for so long. December rolls around and I’m about to be off injury leave. My wife was working for a major beer distributor at the time and told me her boss would give me a job despite my recent shoulder surgery and year long period of not working. I took it immediately cause it would be hard to find a job after something like that So I started out as a merchandiser. Bottom of the totem pole, just driving to stores and stocking the beer shelves. It took me awhile to get used to it but I got pretty fast…

Any advice on working with a co-worker who keeps trying to outsmart me, and it not working? Latest example is her trying to act like she knows more about video formats than me. I asked for video in 1080i format in an email, to which she then CC’d a bunch of people in a reply that said, “You mean you want this in 16×9? You should say that from the beginning in language everyone understands.” I sent a reply explaining that 1) 1080i is in 16×9, and 2) 16×9 is an aspect ratio and not a video resolution. I require the video resolution, not the ratio. She kept trying to double down though, and it was painful trying to explain video editing to her. One of many examples of her trying and failing to outsmart me.

We work as housekeepers in an Australian hotel, and our boss has implemented a new policy requiring us to surrender our mobile phones at the beginning of each shift and place them in a box at the reception desk. The rationale is that if someone needs to reach us during the day, they can call the reception number, and a message will be relayed to us. Personally, I only use my phone to check the time during my shift, as it's necessary for recording the start and finish times when cleaning rooms. So far, I haven't been reprimanded for my phone usage. While I respect and adhere to the “no phone usage” rule, I'm unsure if it's fair to ask us to hand in our phones. It feels like I'm being asked to prioritize vacuuming over being readily available in case of an emergency (even though the chances of such…

I see a lot of comments across subreddirs jump to the conclusion of “that's a red flag” “id quit right away” “report to xyz”, but I wonder whether the person receiving that advice would be better off if they follow that advice and quit that job. I have spent my career quitting on companies where I felt the work culture was toxic. Many, many employers later, I realized every company has its problems, and they all do a number on me mentally. Recently with the current job market, I find myself without a secure job for the first time in my career. I think about all the times I could have put up with a job, suck it up and take the paycheck. Have I been I too headstrong leading to my current financial predicament? For our own mental health, I agree with a lot of the advice on here,…

I am mostly just venting about the BS that is pay. In the area I live in, in 1965, manufacturing workers made about ($106 a week) $400 dollars a month, about $2.30 an hour. Rougly $4800 a year. Adjusted for inflation, that's above (about $1024 a week) $4000 a month, and $100 something an hour. Somewhere near 208K a year! People working the same jobs in my area, are getting paid less than their ancestors, for essentially the same job. And somehow younger generations are “lazy”, when they refuse to do more than their job asks of them, or flat out refuses to do anything but the BARE MINIMUM required to keep a job? While getting paid almost 860% less than their grandfathers/grand mothers? Yes, the number got bigger, but the spending power got shrunk to the size of a pinhead.

I have seen several posts here where a company rejects a resignation. Are there really bosses so incredibly thick-headed that they don't realize they can't force you to work at a job you don't want? The thirteenth amendment to the US constitution reads: Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction. How could anybody be so stupid as to not know this?