Antiwork

Dunno where else to bring this little nugget, but here it is. I've worked with the same company for 20 years. Moved around a bit, tried other positions, and did very well. Wanted a change of scenery. Job was well within my career path, and what I studied. Didn't get the job, so I call to get the old “What can I do to improve” question answered. The one who interviewed me said they saw I've only been with that one company for 20 years and nothing else. And they were looking for someone with “a more diverse work history”. I've worked 7 different jobs under the same roof, so I've got the “diversity” part. All I can think is whomever gets that job, I hope they don't get taken advantage of. Cause, that is just sounds spotty to me. Never thought that kind of (I wouldn't call it “loyalty”…

So I recently quit my job as a receptionist to work as a beauty consultant, and I had this really uncomfortable talk with one of the new owners on my last day. I was comfortable with the idea of helping them transition into being in the business since I know it can be stressful. I get into a conversation with one of the owners and state my final thoughts about working there, and I fully regret even having the time to talk to him. He starts the conversation off with the fact that it’s a stressful time for him and his wife, and that my timing of handing my resignation was a bit uncalled for. Then he talks about how he’s trying to be a family man since he wants to spend more time with his kids but can’t due to his career circumstances. (they’re both home care nurses and…

I hate it it sucks

This is going to be long so bear with me. I work in healthcare (radiology) I started working at this tiny little hospital about 10 minutes away from my home, night shift. I took the position because of proximity, monday-Friday schedule and I would still have evenings with my kids. Plus I am going back to school, so the downtime on night shift will allow me to do homework and study and freedom during the day will allow me to do my classes online. The hospital is in a bad part of town. Super high crime rate. Like don’t stop at the stop signs and roll your windows up type deal. There are GSWs, assaults, and psych patients nightly. When I accepted the position I was told that I’d never work alone. That was a lie from pretty much day one. There was another tech working with me at first…

I honestly don’t even know how people are living. I have a son, I get paid 20/hour and work around 45 hrs a week. My wife stays home to take care of baby. I busted my ass the last 3 years and I have a house fully paid off. I don’t have any major bills besides $300/month loan for house renovations. I am too rich according to the government to be eligible for food stamp, childcare, etc. Neither me or my wife have health insurance (my job will pay 80% of just me if I want, not worth it) because even Obama care is asking for $300 a month for both of us. I live paycheck to paycheck. We have 0 luxuries. We don’t have car payments. Can’t afford to put insurance on my house. 0 savings at the moment. I can’t even put $20 a week away. Spending close…

My boss forgot I had access to his calendar. He's currently interviewing people to replace me, in a role where it only makes sense to have 1 person. So I found out today I'm about to be fired. A few weeks before I'll have worked long enough to receive any unemployment in my locale. After working my butt off and getting our department in much better shape than when I started. Also just found out about a medical condition I have that will require several expensive procedures. No idea what to do now or if I'll be able to afford the treatment I'll need. Is it just me or is it insane that this is an acceptable way for the system to work? There's 0 safety net…