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just need advice. I settled for a job in retail because it’s in town so it’s not far at all, and I need income by any means. but I kinda hate it; I still have been pursuing applications for a pharmacy tech position because that’s something I enjoy doing. I feel productive and I get to learn something new. I got a call back for a tech position with flexible hours, my only obstacle would be it’s 30 minutes farther, and the rate will be about the same as what I make now. it’s still retail, but I’ll be doing something I enjoy and want to excel in. I’m just wondering if this would be worth a sacrifice, or if I should sit it out and find something closer. I proposed an interview next Tuesday.

TL;DR: I need validation that I’m not crazy for wanting to accept a lower paying job that would have more flexibility to focus on my freelancing gigs and MFA program. Obligatory disclaimer that I’m on mobile so formatting might be wonky. So I quit my remote call center job today after receiving an offer to work at a local coffee shop. I feel energized and excited. While I would miss having a consistent schedule, I would work morning shift and be done before 12PM the days I work. It is a pay cut ($12/hr) but there are cash tips, so I would have some spending money daily. I’ve worked at coffee shops before and enjoyed the environment, always choosing to leave either because I was going to college or because I felt at my age I should have a “real” job. I am also freelancing as a editor/proofreader and attending…

Hello, the company I work for might get sold. Any idea what I should expect? Have you been through something similar? Specifically, I would really appreciate advice on the *timeline* of how quickly this type of thing happens, as it pertains to potential layoffs… and what I might expect in terms of severance, and how the news would get communicated to me.

So I used to work at this small bakery in Colorado and finally quit at the end of November last year. I was there for about 1,5 years and even though the owner is a toxic lady, I tried to end it on good terms giving her about 3 weeks notice and even came in after to help on a day before Thanksgiving knowing how busy it would be. She acted all nice, saying she'll write me a good recommendation letter, which I never got on my last day and I was very busy with moving to another country, so I haven't gotten to contact her again until late December. No reply. Then I emailed her on 3(!) both her work and personal emails, asking once again for recommendation and W-2. Now it's been over 2 weeks since that. I found her on Facebook and messaged her there too, but…

I work at a gas station for the third shift on single coverage. I get paid minimum wage, and I don’t get a lunch break. I was okay with that when signing up… but my boss is so difficult to work for. I work constantly for my entire shift, but I sit for 20 min mid shift to rest my legs. She checks the camera when she comes into work so she can find things to be upset about. I should also add I also work a day job. I work 12-14 hours a day. I own my own business. I make enough money off the business to survive, but not flourish. I’m really tired of feeling like I’m walking on eggshells at my new job. I’m working the most dangerous job and shift (statistically) for literal poverty wages. Again, I was okay with that… but not if it means…

I really vibe with the posts on this sub but seeing all this stuff is just deeply frustrating… is anything gonna happen? Do we do stuff here or is it literally an echo chamber for the same thing to be said a million times in a millions different ways? Things have to change, how can we make it happen?