Author: Olivia

I just sat in at a meeting where someone made a comment about seeing an increase in injured workers being older, I.E. late 60s. He said it's because companies don't offer pensions anymore. It made me think about my generation. I'm 37 and I often wonder what is going to happen to my generation when we are all 70. I don't know many people who have pensions, and I don't think many of use are saving as much as we should in our 401ks since so many of us have student loans. How will society cope when millions of Americans are suddenly to old to work, but can't afford to live? I don't think there's an answer, but it's something I worry about sometimes.

i rarely call in. i tossed and turned the entire night, barely slept and had been up since 3 feeling absolutely drained. i honestly communicated why i was going to spend the day home. my manager goes “well hopefully this will not become a habit as it is everybody’s responsibility to make sure they get enough sleep so they can come to work.” like…..ok? i’m always there. i am one of the few people who’s always there (i work in a factory + office setting – i’m in the office). let me just make sure i never struggle? or if i do have a bad night just suck it up going forward? idk. he makes people have doctor’s notes for any ailment and is generally rough on anyone taking a personal day. i find it obnoxious.

I'm a nurse, and have been for about a year. I found a job with a detox company a short while after earning my license, and I've loved the work, in no small part due to my boss. My boss, a nurse with 15 years of experience in the field and a level view of the world, has made working for this company a dream. When we need time off, we get it, she frequently offers bonuses for people that take overtime, and comes in herself to help with the grunt work when the goings get tough. With her help, I went from a baby nurse, to someone who can really hold their own in the field, as well as equipping me with the tools that I need to continue to better myself as a nurse in the future. Then yesterday happened. I was gearing up for my daily workout…