Antiwork

I started a new job last month because the last one the hours were beginning to suck. It is important that my job also doesn’t affect my mental health too much as I’ve been struggling the last year. I like my new position so far and it is only a few miles down the road as my last one was almost half hour away. I took a slight pay cut but the hours are consistent and it has better benefits. One thing I find comical is how the boss will go off on his high horse at meetings how important our job is. I’m working in the recovery field so don’t get me wrong it is meaningful work but don’t preach how we are valued as workers when I make the same starting wages as McDonald’s across the road. I’m happy they are making more now but don’t act like…

Do you believe there is a such thing, and if so, how would you define it? I've worked a lot of jobs in my life, the vast majority were for horrible companies, and most of my life I felt like a number. In my current job though, I feel like I actually work for a good company. Some examples of why I feel that way: Good pay. Honestly not just a liveable wage, but comfortably supporting my family of 5 on a single salary No real mandatory overtime, though voluntary is usually available if you need it Shift flexibility Good Healthcare (For the US anyway), excellent retirement Zero micromanagement Good vacation time, and the ability to borrow against vacation time you don't even have yet if you need it If you need time off, they work with you. Even extended periods of time Increased pay if you need to come…

It wasn't an interview per se, the owner wanted to meet me and handed me the contract. Saw what it was printed on and it has to be the most unprofessional contract I've ever seen. I couldn't believe it. I was looking forward to the job, too. The entire time, the owner mumbled in a low, I-can't-be-bothered-to-speak-louder voice. I held my breath so I could make out what they're trying to say. But they went on a rant about how an employee or two had taken advantage to skip work. Fair, but I'm also a responsible person, so I don't think that warning applies to me. Oh. By the way, employees will be given a laptop and they'll need to bring it home. Why? The owner wants employees to show initiative or else the owner'd assume they're doing nothing at home. I know some employers pull this schtick to 'scare…