Author: Olivia

I have done hospitality for about 6 years across 3 different countries. I am a Canadian currently working in New Zealand and I must say, it is draining dealing with people who treat you different because they assume you’re American (which they clearly have a prejudice towards). Also hospitality in general, I just read a review about myself saying they were disappointed in the way I was STANDING while serving them?! (Think deli style, like subway). I can’t wait to get a different career 🥲

For context I work at the airport, there are 800 people on 3rd shift (my shift). One of the employees (Jake) fell asleep while working for a few minutes a manger sees him. This manger(Adam) went over yelling and screaming that he was fired. Jake said he’s not in charge of him so he won’t listen to him. Adam snapped at him and threw him to the ground and beat him so badly he went to the hospital. Adam’s reasoning was the employee tried to hit him first. The security footage says otherwise. Since I’m leading our union organization I feel like I should do something. Is there anything I can do?

I’m a lifelong artist who has landed a potentially “good” 9-5 corporate design gig. Having decent money will be nice, and I need it, but this also kinda feels like death. I start Monday. Any general advice that will help me not get eaten alive? Office politics? Having a corporate boss? Is there some book I should read? I’m worried I’m going to break some unwritten rule and be roadkill. Help.