I’m not American and I acknowledge a lot of the issues I see posted here are obvs unique to the USA. But I wanted to drop by and say how much I appreciate this sub. I prob don’t agree with much of your politics, but most of what I see is just people being tired of being taken advantage of by people in a stronger negotiating position.
I’ve worked for others before, and i have staff of my own now.
No matter your opinion on socialism or capitalism or whatever, there’s simply no “ism” that should justify one human thinking it’s ok to treat another human like shit just because they can, whether that means underpaying, bullying them into working unreasonable hours or providing terrible conditions.
I respect what you’re all posting, (except the obvs fakes) and have def got a few harrowing tales of my own of horrible bosses who treated me like trash because they knew they could get away with it. I’ve been screamed at, sworn at, attacked for my beliefs, asked to lie to clients, underplayed, lied to, and plenty more.
I’m glad there’s a shift to a world where this isn’t to be tolerated any more.
I’m sorry if you find yourself in a position where you have to put up with nonsense just to put food on the table. You deserve better.
Sunlight is a fantastic disinfectant.