Category: Antiwork

Hi 😀 I am a decade long hr middle management lady and for many reasons I love this group. I see posts of two kinds here: How to work the system with HR How to politically as organized activists systemically fight back In terms of effectiveness I think it’s worth acknowledging and strategizing these two prongs. We are capable of doing so. I believe this. I suggest: Some system of dedicated Qs where HR middle management ppl like me and other labor professionals can respond with strategy to help the individual worker and I would be absolutely GLEEFUL to help beleaguered workers with advice from my perspective having now worked in HR for a long time (and most of my contributions here come from that perspective) and knowing how insurance works and how labor laws work. Dedicated professionals working to workers is desperately needed and I am here for that…

I am not sure why I am sharing my story as every time I bring it up I am ridiculed. I live in a small town in a rural part of America. I have a good job for the area working for state government. I purchase supplies and manage contracts. You would think I am well compensated due to the complex nature of the job and emmense amount of responsibility but, no. I make $16.73 an hour. Take away taxes, insurance, and retirement and it works out to about $12 an hour. I have not gotten a raise or a promotion in six years and I was told that we never recieve a raise. I was passed over for a promotion by a person who I trained. They just happen to be the boss's friend. My wife cannot work due to taking care of our son who is disabled. You…

I am sick and tired of seeing all these postings that are labeled entry level but asks for 3-5 years of experience. What in gods name is this bullcrap, who normalized this and why? Ps. Looking at product marketing positions.

Serious question. McDonald’s is a job that anybody can do, most people who work there are high school kids looking to make pocket money. It isn’t realistic to assume every business should pay a wage that sustains a family. Not saying McDonald’s should pay The lowest wage possible, all I’m saying is these jobs aren’t meant to provide for all your necessities. I’m open minded and want to hear the other side of the argument because I’m human and I can be wrong sometimes. Not trying to start shit just want a discussion.