Author: Olivia

If a person spends their whole working time at a place, that job needs to be able to support a family and let them build their life, including a home of their own. How is that a controversial opinion?

My former manager left this small company back in October. Given that I was supposed to take over his management level responsibilities I asked for management level pay. My boss told me he would bring me close to it but I had to prove I could do the job before giving me the full number. Well here we are months later, we've lost another two employees out of six, my role has expanded well beyond what I was told I would be responsible for, and we are struggling to hire on new employees. At first I was offered the original amount I asked for back in Oct, I said that wasn't enough given the current state of the market and the current expectations for my work and responsibility. I was willing to take a hit from my proposed number for other guarantees as far as roles, expectations, and hiring practices.…

I worked for a “woke” woman founded nonprofit org that promised better pay, unlimited vacation, insurance at no cost the the employee, and flexible hours. I thought I hit the jackpot. Everyone had kids and they were always welcome at the office and we were always told they came first. We were always encouraged to take time when we needed it, no questions asked. But, I quit last week. Why? Because their motto is “there is no work life balance because we are family”. Because the “culture” they promised me was a front. Because the vast majority of my coworkers were not in a position to quit and lose income. Because I was becoming a scapegoat for their own ineptitude. In the moments I was learning my 2 year old more than likely had Covid (4 classmates tested positive) and needed to be picked up from daycare immediately, my boss…