Author: Olivia

I work myself to the bone for nothing. For nothing. Before taxes, one hour of work is a dozen of eggs. I can maybe afford a studio apartment for 8 months. No utilities. All my money goes towards having a place to live. I can't even afford food. There is nothing extra. I'm working just to have the privilege of shelter, a basic human necessity. But the only shelter I can afford, isn't even legal shelter nor is it safe. I've applied to every program, reached out to every service, every opportunity of help, and there is no help coming. They wonder why we aren't having children, well, I can't afford to live on my own, I certainly can't afford another human. Having children is unfortunately a privilege. I can't access higher education because I can't afford it. Political issues are being passed stripping me of my rights. The hole…

Everything about our economy depresses me. Can someone please share a story – ANY STORY about a time when they actually felt appreciated or taken care of at work? Or even a story where you pulled one over on The Man and got what you deserved at the expense of some corporate asshat. And maybe include some businesses I can actually feel good about patronizing because they treat their employees like actual humans.