Antiwork

I was doing an internal interview for a position in a different department. I would have been going from assembly to the e-coat paint shop. Everyone applying would be current employees and not outside hires specifically for the job, so there was an understanding of training required. I had prepared quite a bit of my normal interview documents, accomplishments in my current position, and some research about the e-coat process I had done independently. One of the interviewers asked me how long I thought it would take to train for this job? I had no idea, but as a trainer in my current department I evaluated how long it takes for most people to get from day 1 to when they can achieve minimum run rates vs my learning skills. Then I extrapolated for the more complicated department. I answered 6 weeks. He dead answered “no, 6 month”. Oh ok.…

Not in a despondent or depressing way, in a truly liberating idgaf way. I'm 30, married no kids, healthy, and out of fucks to give. It's been 5 years since I've let employment rule my life. Idc about retirement and health insurance. All I care about is exercising to maintain my health, eating well, and making enough money to pay my bills and have a good time with my friends. As long as I have my tools and my brain I'm good to go. I can always opt out if things get unbearably bad, at least I had good time which is more than most people can say. I'm here for a good time and maybe a long time, maybe not.

I'm gonna get a bonus for a project me and 2 other guys brought in 400 man hours under bid, which was bid at about 800 man hours. My company charges around 100$ per man hour, and so that's at least 40,000$ in pure profit. I am getting 340$ for making it happen. I'd almost rather not gotten a bonus so I wouldn't have to think about what a fucking joke it is.

Unfortunately I work at a place that has employed a point system. Call off? Point. Leave a minute early? Point. Etc, was informed yesterday that I have managed to bag 6 1/2 points, Termination at 10. The reason for my points? I've been sick, calling off like they ask as to not get others sick. I work in a food factory, so I figured I'd be safe and not come in. Today as I was walking out I noticed that HR was in early and wanted to ask a few questions. Mostly as to how can I call in and not accrue more points. Was told to simply come to work sick, As long as it's not a fever she could care less what I have. Vomiting and diarrhea? Wash your hands before you leave the bathroom and as you go out onto the floor. What about getting approved early…

Owe CA $3K apparently because I left the state instead of staying and burning to death. Why am I even working!? Can't buy a home, can't start a family, can't save for retirement. All I can afford is avocado toast and craft beer.

Two managers just quit and the two analysts (including myself) are now taking over ALL of their tasks without a penny more. My manager's manager just had a sit-down with both the analysts to make sure we are doing alright. We tell him that it's a lot of work to do and we'll try to manage. He comes snidely back with, let me help you prioritize your projects. Dude, we are literally drowning right now and it would help if you took on any of their responsibilities. It would also help if you increased our pay to make up for the amount of permanent work that we just got thrown on. Sure, it's a lot of work to do but a 15-20% bump would mean a lot to us who are suddenly doing two jobs. But no, your solution is to spend long meetings with us to flex your managerial…