Author: Olivia

“Returning to office” when the work can easily be done from home is truly evil. I don’t think that’s an exaggeration. I have heard of people getting covid 3 months after their prior infection. Now imagine dealing with that possibility every year for the rest of your working life. Listen, I know plenty of people hate masks or whatever, but the more studies that come out about long covid, the more terrifying it becomes. A mild infection can be debilitating. “Oh just wear a mask at your office if you’re that scared.” None of my coworkers wear one and they would treat me like a freak if I did. It’s a fucked up situation.

Im quitting my job tmr thanks to antiwork making me realise, and im so fuckign nervous!!! Im not comfortable doing it at all but I have to. I have a contract where it states I need to give 4 weeks. Ive only worked for 2 months, very ”gossipy” workplace. People can and will talk, idc. But im still a very anxious and overthinking girlll. Pray for me lol

So I've come to you as some of the most cynical people I know… I work for at a company that I like well enough, like my co workers, make more money than ever in my life. My boss is horrible and treats me horribly. Terribly disrespectful. Yesterday I interviewed for a position that offers greater respect…smaller…closer knit group, only one boss who is a nice man. It will represent quite a pay cut. Have any of you quit a job for far less money for higher reasons like respect and your own mental health. I'm talking probably a 50k difference at least. Thanks.

I’ve been working since I was 19 & I’m 28 now. The thought of going back to work makes me want to fling myself out of a window. No, but seriously. When I get on Indeed to apply, I start dissociating. Blank eyes, blank brain. What do I do?

I had a very vivid dream that I checked my company payroll portal and noticed a tip fee that was being taken out of my paycheck every day. The default amount was $2.90/day and it went to the custodial staff. That way the company only had to pay the minimum wage for tipped workers. The company didn’t tell us this was coming out of our paycheck but they did make sure we met and got to know the custodian that was responsible for cleaning our area. That way if we did notice the tip charge, we would feel guilty that this person wouldn’t get paid as much if we changed our contribution.

Hi everyone! Long time lurker, love all the posts, and I hope I am posting in the right place. Bit of a background: I work in healthcare in Canada. Worked my way up from receptionist to overnight nurse in 10 years. Currently in med school (so that I can no longer have a boss telling me what to do… ha) and still work 27-32 hrs a week at an urgent care clinic. I have never had to ask for a raise. It always came automatically with each performance review roughly every 3-6 months. However, this field has notoriously high burnout and is desperately hiring. My question is this: my clinic just posted a job for the same position as mine…offering 3$ more than they pay me. I have experience, well-liked by my patients and superiors, and an university degree. They lowered their standard to accept high school students who have…