Antiwork

I worked at my job for 5 years, I made $15 an hour plus tips and was the most experienced person at the restaurant, trained literally everyone that was at my department. I also trained up 2 department leaders and multiple managers. I was that guy that everyone new as the one who “got shit done”. I was pretty much the only employee who could handle the workload that was thrust on the team, everyone else always looked to me for help and to accomplish work. I was used to getting several days worth of prep done in one shift just so other people would have easier shifts throughout the week (other people couldn't even get a single days work done), sometimes as much as 5 days worth of stock in a single day. I always went the extra mile and tried really hard to take care of my coworkers.…

I am so angry and upset. The company I've been working at right now as a social media manager told me everything I wanted to hear when I interviewed. They claimed to have a positive work environment along with paid time off, which was more than I could say for the job prior. They offered me nearly 10k less than they claimed they would, but because it was 10k more than the job I was working at the time, I took it. It would not be a stretch to say I work 3x as hard for that $10,000 increase. I was lied to when they promised I'd be managing a team who would assist me. I manage two businesses' social media accounts independently. I am ridiculed by my boss daily, being told that I don't do enough work despite doing all outreach, digital design, posting, scheduling, boosting, etc. I found…

So today is the first day of return-to-office and I got to see a lot of familiar faces. One of the things that struck me the most was how the managers were walking around the buildings and how they seemed so happy. Sometimes I would see some of the higher-ups and it was kinda awkward because I felt like now the power dynamics is back in their hands. From the forced small talks, the awkward hallway encounters, the way they look at you, their secret discussions between each other, the way they pretend their behavior, etc… I didn’t have to worry about any of this stupid social stuff during the work-from-home phase. I don’t think I have social anxieties but I feel uncomfortable being at the office again. I don’t want to manage relationships with people and I don’t want to be involved in their little games. Working from home…