Author: Olivia

For those that worked in fast food, grocery stores, and other similar type jobs just before COVID hit, how are you paying your bills now? I'm interested in examples to respond to those saying “no one wants to work now” and “people just living off their government checks”.

I'm sure that a big reason why many of us have cars is because we have to for getting around. Whether it's commuting within a rural town or from a rural town to the big city. Then politics love to talk about how we are causing global warming by driving around cars. Well why not make cities for affordable to live in? I personally love taking for instance the MBTA we have in Boston. Yet if you want to live in the city or even it's surrounding neighborhoods? Pffft good luck with that if you don't have a job making 100k a year. Or 75k but split an apartment with 3-4 other people. I for one hate driving I can't stand it, but yet I love it because it's a huge convenience for me to get around my area. It's cheaper to be rural and own a car than it…

I teach a 1 semester required Econ course in Ohio to 16 year olds. As they are usually treated as the grist in the mill, I want to spend a day (or more!) in our employment unit going over their rights and recommendations. Being on this sub the past two years has really pushed me to do this. Some stuff already on my radar: TALK ABOUT YOUR WAGE: federally protected right Sick leave, vacation days, PTO, etc. Overtime rules Tipped – employee rules Right to Organize (and how) I'm trying to protect these kids because they are so routinely screwed over by employers. Time to raise the awareness of the next generation coming into the workforce. All suggestions appreciated!