Category: Antiwork

I work in an industry which is known for having people have two or three or more jobs in a big city in the US. I am trying to cut down on the amount of jobs I have, because the busy season is ramping up and I have a problem saying no. Most jobs in this field don’t have a non compete clause, but one of the companies I was hired for has one where they say they must grant permission for another job in this industry, and the ones that would be considered are the ones where the material is very different. Then they say I can’t work at a competing company for six months after my last day. During an in person meeting they worded it like “oh we just want to protect ourselves, and we usually say yes to other jobs!” But I know employers lie. Of…

My dog has been having an issue with her paw for days. She stepped on something and the spot is swollen and red. This morning she refused to step on her paw. So I decided to call in and tell them I'll take her to the ER vet. Usually, the wait is pretty long with people sitting outside on chairs or waiting in their cars until they're called. It's first come first serve. My supervisor texted me that he wants a note from the vet. I doubt he will give me one because that is ridiculous. But my question is, is this even lawful? As far as I know, in California where I'm located, I can call in for up to three days without providing a note.

What the absolute hell? Like you just complimented a guy for being subservient to the higher ups. Saying the quiet part out loud(also worth mentioning the competition was a company wide pizza party)

I'm a supervisor (which is the same as shift manager at my work). My boss is the general manager so he oversees everyone and makes the schedule. People switch shifts or pick up shifts all the time, it's very normal for scheduling conflicts or for extra hours, whatever it may be. But the last few weeks my boss has been up his ass about my girlfriend picking up shifts, specifically mine. I figured he was just being petty, but he flat out told her today she's not allowed to pick up shifts if they're mine. Before you call me out for favoritism or PDA or anything like that, we've made it a point that work and relationship are separate. I don't treat her any different than anyone else at work. She works harder than a lot of other employees too and is constantly singled out. She told me she's putting…

Can anyone offer any advice about coping with workplace ostracism? I am going thru this right now and it's becoming increasingly difficult to deal with. Thanks in advance.