Author: Olivia

I specialize in networking, video management systems, access control, and whatever the job requires. I manage inventory, configure rack and stack networking gear, train end users, develop implementation procedures, and coordinate with multiple entities to get things done. My co-workers/managers are great people and incredibly helpful. The issue is we got bought out three years ago. Nothing changed until a year ago when corporate decided my whole department now shouldn’t be paid if we’re not “actively” working on a job. Prior to that my department was pretty much salary with guaranteed 40 hours a week. There are large breaks at times where you’re just waiting. If you’ve ever done contract work especially government you know the old saying “hurry up and wait”. My job doesn’t stop after the work day is over. I have respond to clients and think about what’s next. So imagine how we feel with this new…

Today I applied for some jobs. These companies really think I’m goi g to upload my resume and then put the same info in an application online? Hell naw. I put “see resume” in every field! Boom.

I know one day soon I want to move so I'll be quitting. These guys are gonna be so fucked. We are already understaffed and training takes three months. Burn baby burn.

How does anyone not see that as an issue? It just goes to show how shit nowadays is way too expensive and so much money has to be spent compared to back then Does it not?

Service industry. Paycheck to paycheck. I get 2 days off a week . I… uh… oof, we're getting a little emotional here now. Ok, rant time I guess! I feel like I'm drowning. Just straight up; not happy, ever. I can fake it. I do quite often; but like… How is this ok? I see coworkers and regulars more than I see my partner. I don't even have health insurance. Haven't for years. My feet always hurt, my back goes out every once in a while, and my sleep debt is in just as bad of shape as the rest of my debt. Both a gallon of gas and a pound of ground beef are above $5, and nukes are being teased after a global pandemic in which I was deemed “essential” pre-vaccine. What the fuck is wrong with the US? We're not ok.