Antiwork

Why should I give you my personal information so that you can turn around and sell it, with the slim compensation that I might be contacted for an interview? Times this by 1000+ applicants for each job ad and you get an entirely synthetic industry known as “recruitment”.

I am a substitute teacher. I work for a county in the south. I came in today and got right to work. Well, as it is, the teacher I am subbing for has 2 back to back planning periods at the end of the day. I was happy, thought I may get out a little early. Well, my last class came to an end and I went to the office to check out. I was told “we own you until the final bell rings.” When I asked what they had for me to do, they said nothing. That I am expected to sit quietly in the work room until the bell rings. I pointed out that it was pointless for me to do that. They responded “we pay you. You do as we say.” Like it get it. I work for you. But, I don't have to. I choose my…

Today during an HR meeting employees were told that since we use our phones for work related things (i.e. phone calls to other employees/managers/customers, texts, pictures, maps) All while being out in the field and not given a work phone. That our phones can be searched at anytime. I don’t think this is legal, I think they need a warrant or subpoena if they wanted anything personal from me.

I currently work at a large navy contractor in the eastern US. I make just under $70k a year before tax and deductions and have been full-time for approaching 2 years. I began as a paid intern working with the cybersecurity team in a position I really enjoyed. I got to investigate captured malicious files for myself and gain valuable practical skills in a field I studied for. When it came time to transition to being a co-op (intern but paid more and during the school year), the cybersecurity department didn't have space for me and I was due to go to another IT department that would work on things going on navy ships as opposed to corporate IT. A change, but not one I couldn't adapt to. However, at the last second, I was yoinked into an engineering department that happened to need a security guy. However, most of…

In lieu of a new promotion, I'm gathering data for negotiations. Retail Store Manager, won't give out too many details for obvious reasons. New Location is projected to do 70k in sales a weeks. More than a %100 increase from where we're currently at. Been with the company since '17. Addition work includes more Trucks, & perishables. Going from a staff of 6, to 13 I'll be overseeing. Current pay is mid 40s.