Author: Olivia

Like most things on the internet, I feel like work culture has devolved into a 2 party system. Theres this unsung understanding that your either an anarchist/socialist hippie who just wants a welfare check, or a slaving, mindless boot/grunt who is convinced they wont die before payout or being fired. The reality is neither. I dont know of a single person who doesnt want to do something with their life. Some sort of task, goal, mission, they want to do things. They are told they can make a difference, that they are the next generation in a long line of innovators, and that they can have a good life if they try hard. But then you get out into the world and realize thats not true: unless you are propped up via old money, nepotism or some other extraordinary means (the LEAST likely being that you are actually gifted above…

I've already posted in here once, regarding my father's plan for me to pay my employer once I get an apprenticeship. But now, I started thinking about how to survive in case one has a job. Both money-wise and time-wise. As an European, jobs around my location give off a salary of USD 12-18 on the basis of 40 hours of work per week. However, this is far from what living costs. Using the median salary of USD 15 per hour, this makes a monthly salary of 2760 bucks. Taking 40% off the gross salary for the means of taxes and insurance, we're left with 1656 bucks. Taking about 1200 bucks away from that, that's rent for 540sqft – without electricity, water or gas – Buying a house costs millions. Assuming one goes to work with public transport, which only works more or less tolerable because I live in a…

“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