Author: Olivia

Hi everyone. Has anyone else has trouble finding entry level positions that don’t list 3-5 years of experience in field as a job requirement? Or list expectations that seem unreasonably beyond entry level? I’m a recent college grad with a degree in business/marketing. No relevant experience or internships. Just looking to get started. But the job search has been very stressful. I worry that I will be in over my head in some of the positions I’ve looked at. The expectations described seem overwhelming for someone with no previous experience. I’m worried about ending up in a very stressful situation. Not worth with being miserable to me. Would you still apply for a position if it claimed to be “entry level” but wanted experience in the description? Anyone have issues with this? How would persuade company to hire you without field experience? Is there any advice/ things you wish you…

Speaking both legally and morally

I've worked from home for the last two years and it has been a blessing. Since working from home I've saved a lot of money on unnecessary things, paid down my debt a little, and had a child. I have had offers from other companies in the past year for significantly more money but stayed here solely because I got to work from home so this has me torn. If I go back into the office I'll have to pay child care and I honestly can't afford that hit. All of my other bills have skyrocketed because of inflation and I'll go even further into debt if I have to get child care. It was something I wanted to save up for when my child hit a certain age and I'm not emotionally ready to not see the kid half of my day. They gave us a week to give…

Applied for an assistant property manager position after getting my real estate license. Wanted to get a foothold in the industry and start making a wage while gathering some business of my own. The offer was full-time, in-office for $13-$15 per hour. I was prepared to ask for at least $20. One of the interviewers called me to say I was “number one” on their list, but they needed to discuss their “appearance policies” first. I am a man with very long, thick hair which I grow every few years to donate. They asked if I'd donate early. I said no. They didn't offer me the job because my hair was past my collar, in violation of their policy. What year is it? 1968? End of rant. Also, fuck those nerds.

After being months of being miserable, and I'm not even upset lol. I guess they didn't like I stood up for myself against all their false accusations against me in the meeting and fired me a couple hours later. Was tired of all the micromanagement, HR and Executives snitching on me thinking I “wasn't working,” constant criticism and no appreciation for all the hardwork I was putting in on a daily basis, low pay for my level of education (I had more credentials than the manager lol), and the gaslighting that they were paying me a lot of money (shit salary, kid you not) I didn't sign off any of the termination paperwork they gave me, and my next step is to of course file for unemployment. Here's to greener pastures y'all, never let these fuckers bring you down.

I destroyed my back in my 20s. I worked 60 to 80 hour weeks. I moved things no human should even be able to lift alone. I served in the military. I worked in conditions on loading docks that were complete shit. Going to work when its dark, leaving when its dark, making $9/hr. It was garbage. But in all of those jobs that were hard as all hell I never stayed in one where anyone attempted to treat me even a percentage as bad as most of the OPs here in antiwork get. If anyone tried I stood my ground, however it ended. The fact that complete disregard to basic human dignity is the norm among so many people is unacceptable. Here I'm seeing people, particularly those just starting out, being treated like complete trash and being told to accept it. You don't need to accept it. Yeah you…