Category: Antiwork

My work did a strike without me, I work in the back of a thrift store where I sort all the stuff out for them and apparently they were doing a strike up front cause of increasing hours cause we've been out a cashier or two and yesterday no one came in yesterday as a protest, the thing is they didn't tell me so me and the boss came in and I was just sorting and doing my job when the boss came and said no one else showed it was pretty cool though she said I could shut donations down and listen to my phone as I worked so that's what I did

I’ve been wondering about this, if people want universal healthcare, stronger unions, free college etc. then people just need to vote for the right person. Did I miss something?

Middle Management is the problem. People who must appear busy keeping others busy, but can't join and help to keep up an illusion of superiority. The workers work and care about doing a job for a reasonable raise, the owner-operators/C-suite-w-stock-optuons care and actually have to have some distance for strategic purposes, but also care that current work is done and, so called managers: Biding their time, sucking resourses away, implementing counter productive rules to 'tame' when they should be trying to help, problem solve even personal issues, so that every one is working at max efficiency. They are often incentivized by bonuses for certain metrics & after that never 'manage up' by getting things for their workers against their management. I visited my older cousin on Army base 10 years ago and his discription of being a Sargeant always stuck with me. Basically that he had damn near 40 'kids'…

I have an upcoming review and one of the questions listed is what are some changes I would like to see from leadership or the company. From the company I would def like to see better benefits like better insurance (current coverage is the WORST I’ve ever had) and at least give the option of cashing out my PTO when I hit my max instead of not letting me accrue anymore ya little cheapskates. But what else should I say? Doubt my voice will be heard, but 🤷‍️

I started working at Dollar Tree about a month ago. We're incredibly short staffed, and the staff we do have (including the manager) are all new. On Saturday we had some issues with the tills, and ended up having to close the store for nearly an hour. Yesterday I was scheduled to work at 3. I got there and the doors were locked. I tried calling the store several times and got no answer. I waited around for around 20 minutes and then went home. My car is currently out of service, so I've been having to rely on others for rides. I didn't know if the store would be reopening, or if it had been open at all yesterday, so I didn't want to get stranded out there if either of those scenarios were the case. So I took the ride while I could. It is now the next…

I have a herniated spinal disc. This essentially has removed many, many potential jobs from my pool, trust me I've tried my best but the pain keeps coming back and I don't want to end up hospitalized again. Disability won't accept me because they claim I am still able to technically work but after a recent job attempt i barely lasted 4 days before pain returned and I was no longer able to stay employed. Can somebody help with recommendations, even if it's an at home job? Details: I live in Florida. I cannot do any heavy lifting or constant lifting/bending. I cannot stay sat or stood up for TOO long consecutively. I don't need much. $400 to $600 a month is all I need to contribute. I would EXTREMELY prefer a W2 over a 1099. Thanks for all your help!

If you of are like me and have just stayed at a job because you were afraid of change, starting over, got too comfortable, had seniority, top of the wage scale, maxed out on salary and you see the writing on the wall things are about to get worse. Starting looking for a new employer or a new career. I been at my company 18 years and in my late 30s. When I first started it was great only a few people, easy work we all got along, a manager who I could bribe with lunch, but always took care of things when asked and learned a lot. Well I’m the last of the 5 that original started. I also have a great part time job that provides benefits having a chronic health condition sucks in the US. Well last 24 months after covid the place has gone to shit.…

Recently anywhere I go that is semi fast food (NOT SIT DOWN) always asks for tips when you get to the payment. I work a at a full service bar and make about $1/hr after tax, so my job completely depends on tips. However, when I go to these places where workers are making $13/$15 an hour I feel guilty for not tipping, but it also feels wrong to tip someone who is making that much hourly. I have also been in a situation where a cashier will get mad or annoyed that I choose to either tip only 15% or none at all when I am aware they are making over $13 /hr. So I guess my question is: how do I approach this new tipping culture as someone who lives only off of tips? It seems hypocritical to not tip, but at the same time these employees are…