Category: Antiwork

I've never applied somewhere that required me to make a full project to prove my abilities. I have friends that did this, and I've read about others doing this, then they don't get hired but the employer ends up using that project irl. Essentially getting the work done for free on a project they were bound to do anyways. Why aren't interviewees presenting these test projects in way that let's them retain full control? I'm imagining doing said project and then presenting the project via Zoom, or in-person via my personal laptop or with printed copies I collect back. I'm not giving away my time for free.

Edit for details: I work in a major restaurant chain. I’ve been applying coupons on checks that pay in cash that don’t have coupons so I can pocket the extra money. Edit 2: for those who think I’m dumb for admitting this. I could admit this to my manager right now and I would still not face charges, I have seen people steal over 25,000 from this company and only be fired. I will be fine I assure you.

I'm honestly just putting this out because i needed a place to vent and be livid. My boss has been horrid. Sliding past the unnecessarily 'urbanized' shit he says when he notices me in view, the yelling he constantly does for little reason other than he wants to, and the crass jokes that go so far as to talk about nearly sexyal acts, he has outdone himself. A few days ago, he came to work late in a drunken stupor. When I say late, I mean he was likely there near midnight, when no one else was there. That's not unusual, the owners have allowed this apparently since he started. In his drunken state, he was saddened/depressed about the failure of his last relationship. To the point of bringing a gun with him to work and, apparently putting something on Facebook that led his ex to be worried about him…

Slow day at the home office, so I figured I'd scroll through /r/antiwork/new and see what folks are talking about. This is the number of posts per general subject: Unfairness / Lack of Meritocracy at Work 19 Job Hunting 12 Unions / Strikes 9 Ranting Against CEOs or Billionaires 6 Remote Work 5 Low Pay 2 Inflation 2 Universal Basic Income / Gov. Benefits 2 Some Boss Says Workers Suck 2 Capitalism Sucks 2 Housing 1 The Education System Sucks 1 As you can see, there's a lot more talk about improving work conditions, finding some work, finding better work, remote work, workers' rights, etc. than about actually not working. So I guess the question I would ask is if you were to slice off the thick crust of off-topic stuff (BTW, Marxists, “From each according to his ability” means if you've got hands you need to work with them)…

Or at least attempt to make the appearance of such

I've worked in-person jobs before, back when I lived with my parents and hadn't moved out yet and had little responsibilities. The day I moved out was the day I got my fully-remote position so I've never had to be a full-fledged adult while working in-person. Sure, it's not all it's cracked up to be and I do suffer from a lack of sunlight and social interaction, but my god, I think I'd move back in with my parents before I worked an in-person job.. How do commuters get chores done? How do you work if your car breaks down? How do you go to doctors appointments, get your haircut, go to the post office..? All these things are closed on Saturday/Sunday. How do you sign for packages or take delivery of furniture? How do you get utilities/appliances repaired? Just let repairmen into your home without you present? It blows…

Conversation With Now EX- Boss Boss- Hey (My Name) everything okay? (Teacher) just mentioned that you had to leave? Me- Yes I did. Today is my last day. I thought I could deal with working the next three weeks and act normal and not completely gutted. It felt like you were really leaning into the idea of me being asked back. We've had so many conversations over the last couple of months and never did you tell me it wasn't looking good or anything like that. the only input I've gotten is amazing at doing my job everyone loves working with me even you. The kids love me so to me it made me think things were going in a positive way career wise for me there. I feel like I was misled I should've known how much of an “if” my position was. then we even discussed will there…