I got a new job and have been here about two weeks. I hated it the first few days and after that it’s just been very meh.
I’m feeling incredibly defeated after today. At the beginning of the day today, they were telling us we are all getting a super cool surprise at 2. So anticipating it all day, we finally go down there. “$1,000-$3,000 Bonuses for everybody!” (Just dependent on part time/full time, position, etc) Sweet!!!
So the guy presenting them gives this bullshit speech about how this job really cares about all 1,000s of their employees. And basically says this is a very rare occurrence, so don’t expect it often.
At the end of this speech, he goes “And these are only for people that started before December 15.”
My heart literally sinks as they start passing out bonuses to most other people.
They pass me an envelope. I look inside and it’s basically the most generic note ever saying “thanks for getting hired with us!”
No mention of “New employees will get this bonus after 2-3 months”. Not even a damn $5 gift card. Just nothing.
What makes it worse? They made me get in a video where all the employees were holding up their envelopes and saying “Thank you, (owners name)!” I didn’t say anything I just stood there. I have nothing to thank the billionaire owner for wtf??? I didn’t even get anything, but I felt pressured to be in this video.
My question is why the hell was I even invited to this thing? Why did they not give out bonuses privately?
I understand “not everyone can be winners” type shit, but seriously? You know how shitty it feels to be in a room full of people getting money. Each and every single person, except for you.
I think my chef could tell I was upset as after the video I literally just walked to the garbage and chucked the note away. He tried to lecture me on how the owner is “not like other billionaires, because their so generous”. I just sat there and stared. Aren’t bonuses like the most bare minimum incentive?
I’ve never felt more tempted to quit a job as I do now. I’m a hard worker, but I have hated this job. And I normally don’t “hate” my jobs.
I’m tired of begging for the absolute bare minimum and then being expected to kiss billionaire ass once I get it. Bullshit.
Anyone know of any communes that are looking for members? Lol. I’m seriously just about there. Because again, I don’t hate working, and I like being a contributing member, but I do hate these jobs.