Since returning to work from COVID lockdowns, my job has been working on negotiating permanent hybrid telework to “boost the morale and job satisfaction” of employees. We would be working from home 4 days a week, with the exception of one day a week in the office for tasks that can't be performed at home (I interview people, send correspondence from my work office, etc.) We just had a big meeting where it was announced that this will be happening sometime this year, with the official date still to be determined. However, we were also quickly informed that if we are to work from home, no one else can be in the house with us. This includes kids and other adults. I'm a parent. When they first brought up telework, I got excited about possibly saving myself $1500 a month in childcare expenses and spending more time with my kids.…
I work for a certain phone company that I have been with for like 3 months now because I was desperate for a job being a full time student and needed money. For a while it was great.. I got paid for just doing trainings and then I finally got to where I could sell phones and help people fix their phones and do what they need! It make me feel like I was doing something right and it felt good to help people navigate their way to getting the best bang for their buck. Well fast forward to now… we only have 2 people working at the store which is me and my boss. My coworker quite due to some reason, which left me working full time hours for part time pay and no benefits(which tbh aren't really benefits I need rn considering I am fortunate enough to have…
I'm likely not going to do it because this seems outlandish to me. I don't understand why I'd need good credit to have a job. It has nothing to do with loans, mortgage, etc… I'm not even applying to work for anything in the financial field. It's a customer service job.
We work JOBS we can tolerate so we can pay for food and shelter. Often, they are jobs NOT related to what we studied or want to do. We're not going to be doing the same work for 60 years. We mostly don't want to do the same work for 60 years. I feel the concept of pursuing a career versus a job is as antiquated as staying at the same company your whole working life. The term “career” gives off an element of dedication or loyalty (or job tunnel vision) to something that mostly no longer applies in our society, IMO.
My mom is a director of a preschool, she doesn't own it but her responsibilities include balancing the books, firing people, hiring people, meeting with parents, finding new kids, going to events, ordering needed supplies, discipline students, making schedules, and then everything involved with being an actual teacher. She gets 1 week PTO, has no retirement options there, and no advancement. She's been there for close to a decade I just started as an exterminator with no work history in the field and make more money. My mother doesn't want to leave her job because of loyalist. My mom does everything for that school and makes no money while working for 50 hours a week. The owner has literally said “if you leave we will go out of business”. Even if its a mom and pop place they don't care even if they really care about you and they'll just…
So I’m not sure if this is the right space for this, sorry in advance. I’m a single mom and would occasionally have to leave work a few minutes early for my daughter whenever there is an emergency (daycare around the corner). It was well established when I started and they were completely accommodating. It’s been almost a year and now they seem to have a change of heart. Called me into the office yesterday and preceded to tell me how I don’t care about company time and need to reflect on my choices. It was said more colorful, I left holding back tears. Coworkers have told me that management is conflicted, some want me back ASAP another wants me to serve the suspension. Side note, turnover rate is pretty high I’m the most senior associate and train most new hires. Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated! Do…
Pay point 1 is only reserved for labourers and it doesn't matter if you have a trade or 30 years experience you start there. My lga's budget in 2019 had a massive influx of money from the V8 Supercars in Australia and all that partnered with a rapid increase in tourism and development. With this 10k pay decrease it is clear that it will trickle down but how far is currently unknown as the highest pay point is 25 which is 6k a fortnight more than 1. The union everyone here is a part of is basically a lapdog for the organisation and is currently barely fighting for us. I leave the council in 4 weeks and it won't be a personal concern but it is honestly sad for the for those left.