Author: Olivia

This is a question from a previous job as a hotel housekeeper. It's not my present job anymore, but I was wondering if this was illegal or not, as I was thinking about this even long after quitting. My employer expected all housekeepers to be 15 minutes early each morning and weren't allowed to clock in until 9:00 am. That was because they told us they had a meeting every morning in the laundry room that we would miss otherwise and that the clean sheets were first come, first serve, so if we arrived late, not to complain if we got there and had to wait on sheets to be cleaned. Sometimes, I would wait all day and still not have sheets at the end of each shift because the laundry room was so slow. Regardless, is it wrong for a company to do this? Is this common practice in…

Hello, everyone! The subject of artificial intelligence in art is a real hot-button issue for artists, tech workers, and hobbyists these days, and has proven to be a popular subject of discussion in previous weeks. On January 4, we're going to take a look at how AI art is transforming the art world and what this means for artists. Can AI diffuse itself into the art world in a stable manner, or will this deep dream get hit with a wombo combo mid-journey to the night cafe? Is AI a threat to artists, or is there something deeper afoot? Join us this Wednesday for a deep dive into the subject. ​ Join us later this month for two topics voted on by you, the community! On January 11, we answer the question of how to engage with management, giving you the tools you need to stand on even footing with…

Get out! Get out as fast as you can. This industry wants your life. It destroys your humanity. I have watched this happen to numerous managers in the industry. I’m working on my exit plan. It’s been frustrating. I’m trying to get into Field Service for hardware or internet to dip my toes in tech. However, the waiting on one job, while denials for others grace my inbox is aggravating. The worst part these are real easy jobs yet the competition for them is so bad that someone with years of experience always comes along and snatches them up. Meanwhile I’m stuck barely making ends in a job I hate. Fun times! I’m pretty sure it’s the retail demon trying to keep me trapped. Retail is poison! Don’t let your kids start it!

So I relocated to go to work for a company. Signed a one yr lease, then they wanted me to relocate again very shortly after, which would require an approx $10,000 to get out of lease, pay new lease and moving expenses. Told them that was not an option for me, so they fronted funds to break the lease. (I paid everything else.) Now, they are charging me back every paycheck for the $$ they fronted for the move, plus taxes.

I'm an adult working in the food service industry. The culture we have of showing up to work while sick is unacceptable. I slept for 2 hours tonight + stomach bug. How can anyone expect me to provide good service in this state? Why is it so impossible to consider that accidents happen, illnesses happen, life happens, etc. This is nationwide. I feel like it's extremely unethical. Bonus: any job where you have to ask to use the bathroom / aren't allowed to have water / legally required to have a break and that isn't fulfilled (restaurant industry!)