Category: Antiwork

Hi all, I was looking for some serious advice when it came to my new job. I began working as a mail man about 2 months ago and since the first day it’s been absolutely grueling. I work 60-70 hours every week and work 7 days a week. I don’t even get Sunday off as it’s called “Amazon day” so all you do is deliver packages all day. we get one off day per pay period (2 weeks). It might be worth it if the culture their was at least half decent but the supervisors could care less about us, are super rude, and work us like dogs. It’s gotten to the point where I’m nervous to get sick or have to miss time due to the actions by supervisors would take. Basically what I’m asking is should I continue and see if it gets better or should I leave.…

My mom is a part time REGISTERED NURSE at a wound clinic. She's looking at the Big C, but a hysterectomy would get all that gunk out of there before it gets worse or spreads. She jokes that she doesn't need her uterus much anyways, but I can tell she's kind of nervous. She feels super guilty, so she told her manager, Jen, that the typical recovery period is 8 weeks but that she'd try to be back in 2. Jen said that she hasn't been working long enough at the clinic to be eligible for that kind of time off (she started 6 months ago), and that she'll only approve it if my mom waits a little longer for the surgery. Apparently, Jen's been wanting a surgery too, but she's been putting it off because she's a real team player and wouldn't hurt the clinic like that. Mom called…

Working for myself is one of the best things I've ever done. I love when I blow my client's mind by turning down tips from them. I set the prices because I'm my own boss. I charge what I'm worth. I'm not relying on the kindness of strangers. Also I'm black and know the history of tipping in the U.S. I deserve better.