Category: Antiwork

I’m a barista- well, training to be one. Former food service experience and all! They hired me quickly, warned me they were understaffed, and then I started my first training shift. I’ve had two shift so far and as much as I hate the idea of being forced to work to exist, I really like this place. Now the bad part- only two shifts in, mind you. I’m taken off the schedule entirely. It took two messages to my manager (the one who makes the schedule) to figure out what was happening: they hired too many people and now my schedule would be discussed Tuesday. (They’re still interviewing btw) At this point, I’m pissed off and might as well apply for their competitors across town…my cafe needs to get their shit together.

There are many ways to end work on a positive note. Here are some of the most effective: Be social: If you work in an office, make sure that you spend time with your colleagues and get to know them better. You can also try to find out what they do outside of work, or even take them out for lunch once in a while. This will help you realise that everyone has their own life outside of work, and that it’s important to have fun as well. Take time for yourself: It’s important to take time for yourself when you need it, especially if you’ve been working really hard or haven’t been getting enough sleep lately. You don’t have to go on a vacation or get massages every day, but taking just five minutes to relax and close your eyes can help you feel better overall.

I don't know if it is the correct sub here, but I need advice. I was promoted to team manager in an IT company 5 months ago and have a six month probationary period. I enjoy my work but my direct supervisor is a complete idiot and I don't enjoy working with him at all. I could now say that I no longer want to be a team manager and accept the old job in my department. What legitimate reasons could I give? I would also be okay with giving up the $500 more, but having to endure significantly less headaches and more fun at work in return.

Meritocracy has often been lauded as the ideal system for determining an individual's socio-economic status based on effort and ability. However, upon closer examination, it becomes apparent that meritocracy serves as a convenient facade to justify entrenched economic inequalities. This veil of fairness is particularly thin in light of the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and the implications of these advancements on the value of human work. At its core, meritocracy contends that anyone can ascend the socio-economic ladder by demonstrating merit and effort through work. This notion, however, blatantly overlooks the stark disparities in individuals' starting points – disparities in family backgrounds, access to quality education, physical and mental capabilities – all critical factors beyond one's control that significantly shape one's life opportunities. The system of meritocracy is even more problematic as we step into an era increasingly dominated by AI. With AI outpacing human abilities in a…

(Ok, so this is a freakin novel, dont read it if you don’t have 20 min) Tl;dr Damnd if you do damnd if you don’t. This is a long one, sorry but only like a little sorry. I remember the day that everything changed. This is the story. Years (8-9) before the day I was introduced to a guy who owned a business and needed more workers. I came highly recommended for my knowledge and ethics of a good worker. I love what I do. This is construction based. Was sent to a job that had 4-6 other constant workers. I hadn’t been there before. Job was not up to par from what the company is know for. I was sent to do some high end/complex work, not to lead. Owner boss friend stopped by and chewed me out because the job wasn’t up to par. I had done what…