Author: Olivia

Rant ahead: Why do I keep pushing myself into things I don’t want? From the time I was a kid, I wanted to write about cars and stuff like that. When I was in college the first time I had all these naysayers telling me to do something that could definitely get me a job, and that a communications and media degree would be worthless. And I listened to them. And I went into education, and I am definitely not cut out for it. I’m currently teaching special education in a private day school for kids with behavioral and emotional regulation disorders. So anyway, I found writing jobs on indeed that I’m going to apply for by sending my résumé highlighting the freelance stuff I was doing for low paying content brokers. If I must labor for wages, I may as well do something I want to do. I’m also…

I cried today because of my job. There was a third round of layoffs in the last year on Thursday. Were we told beforehand? No. Was anyone who wasn't laid off told? Also, no. Did anyone in the media cover it? No, because we are the media. The only reason I know is because one of those good people who were laid off took the time to email me and tell me how much they enjoyed working with me. From their personal email. 3 days later. 40 years with a company and laid off with no warning. I was honored that they did that for me – which was why the crying. The company is making more changes in the next couple months. Changes that will make me unable to do my job – for a few months anyway – until they figure out how to make the software do…

Let me start this off with my father-in-law is an awful person. He’s the type of Christian that will do awful things but if he donates to the church on Sunday he’ll get into Heaven. Back in July 2022 I started working for him. He agreed to pay me $15 a hour. He owns several businesses and has a few hundred employees so he was definitely able to afford it. I photocopied the paper work for myself because I always keep employment papers in general. Fast forward to last Friday. I needed to collect all my pay stubs for proof of income and at this point I didn’t check any of them because I blindly trusted him. To my surprise I was being paid a $1.50 less than agreed upon. I went to HR and asked what the hell, she was obviously guilt ridden but told me the same exact…

I've heard of the bait and switch where employers say on job posts that the starting wage is one thing, then tell you at the interview that it's way less than that. I've worked at companies where they promise you certain benefits and it turns out the benefits are empty, ex. “we have an employee health plan!” aka “there technically is health insurance you can sign up for, but if you do, you'll see less than minimum wage on the check and won't be able to afford food or rent, because the company doesn't actually contribute.” Well, my partner and I are in the middle of renovating our house, which we were able to afford because it's pretty much falling apart. We are both in the construction industry, so it should be easy to fix it up by ourselves. He's working 60 hours a week so I can dedicate myself…

Was told compassion fatigue means “your doing a job so well that you sacrifice your own well being” No. Compassion fatigue happens because there are not enough resources at work to actually make the system better and the employees are expected to live with the consequences. That’s why people burn out, call in sick or don’t show up, and no one gives feedback because it’s only met with deflection. And employees don’t get benefits so the trauma of work gets to come home everyday and eat into my daily life and my time spent with my family. I like aspects of my position but I feel hopeless and the people who make decisions are on their own planet. Management and friends can’t see the big picture. Leadership is about listening and helping your staff succeed to their potential. Compassion fatigue and burnout are symptoms of a broken system and being…

I work for an industrial company that contracts in the refineries. I messaged my head project manager who’s in charge of the region and told him ”hey boss, I haven’t received my W-2 who do I go to so I can receive it?” Just left on read. I went to the shop to gather material for another job site and while I was there he avoided contact with me. However he spoke with someone else standing next to me. It’s been months now and it’s frustrating that I haven’t gotten it yet, what can I do? I’m seriously trying to leave this job but it sucks because they have me caught by the balls with really good pay. Just long hours

I no longer will let myself be abused…three strikes I'm gone. Did we not learn in COVID?! How did shit get even worse….

I have observed a recurring theme on this sub. Trend 1. Employee: I would like to quit. Consider this my 2 weeks’ notice. Boss: Don’t bother, you are fired effective immediately. Trend 2. Employee: I quit immediately. Not coming to work from tomorrow. Boss: Shame on you, I expected a two weeks’ notice.