Author: Olivia

Was checking the news to see if the strike qas still ongoing or not and theres articles that say it ended, and articles saying its still going. Does anyone have a definitive update on the situation?

There's often a lot of discussion on here about the quirks, trials, and tribulations of workers, so I thought the sub might find this interesting… (Note I'm using the terms tolerant and intolerant… I don't want to to stereotype politics, since intolerance of others isn't an explicitly political issue. This isn't meant to be anti-anyone, either, but I can see how it might be perceived.) I recently interacted with a 'small business' (as a consultant) who now has a hiring policy (I can't confirm if it's in writing or purely in agreement with HR) that they will no longer be interviewing or hiring anyone with a personal residence in the states of Texas or Florida, or who has a high school diploma or university degree from a TX or FL institution dated after 2022. An HR rep further confirmed that certain other 'like-minded' states are pending consideration and exclusion. Luckily…

Looking to get feedback from anyone that has gone into management and what your thoughts are after doing so. Was the extra money worth it? I'm on the fence as I like that my current job is low stress for the most part and I have great work/life balance. I do have young kids and want to be a part of their lives. I don't want a job where I'll be working all of the time or expected to answer calls/e-mails at all times. With the current state of the world having the extra money is nice especially with my family. Just looking to hear some input from those that have done this. Thanks

I have 2 scheduled vac. days and in 5 minutes my shift begins. Somehow I feel guilty for not being at work. I don't feel guilty ever for not seeing my family. I hate how working has done this to my brain.

How do I tell my job I just got that I can only work nights ( what I applied for 3-11) they are wanting me to train and work some day shift but I need a second job so I can pay the bills I’ve only been here for a week. I start my day job next week too. How do I tell them this?

Someone said that in a comment and to be honest, I am already there. (Ramble incoming, apologies) Why would I WANT to live if I have to work myself to the bone just so I have the CHANCE at sleeping somewhere decent? Or so I can have access to clean water (unclean water in lots of places in the US too)? Or food that isn't heavily processed and packed full of harmful additives? I literally just want to LIVE. I don't need super fancy extra shit. I literally just want to be able to live. And I think I should be able to do that without giving my life away to some company whose executives get to get paid 100x more than I ever will for (often) 100x less work and stress. I have horrible anxiety and depression. It is already very difficult for me to fucking live even when…