Antiwork

One thing I get tired of hearing from upper management is the old “own your job” saw. It seems to me that corporate america wants every employee to work like they actually own the business. This is a dangerously flawed viewpoint, not everyone wants or is cut out for business ownership, most people just want a job that respects them and the effort that they put in during the week. If we wanted to own our jobs wouldn't we be out there running our own businesses? What happened to respecting the worker who shows up, gets their job done and isn't beholden to the corporate overlords who are trying to squeeze every tenth of a penny out of them? I literally work for a corporation where I heard a full time employee be threatened with losing their full time status because they protested being scheduled to work shift that would…

Inflation, housing costs, and slave wages = AI to confusion because there's no way the math checks out! Yes, computer, I am spending almost 70% of my paycheck on rent. After taxes (in OR) I take home ~$1600 per month. My rent is 1100 (1 bedroom apartment), and utilities/extras push it to $1300. I have a storage unit (temporary but necessary) that costs $190. That leaves me with ~$300 for food/basic necessities, gas, insurance, and emergencies. I am 26 years old with a BSc. in a STEM field. I live paycheck to paycheck with no end in sight. Sorry for the rant, and thank you for listening.

I received a new job in August I never updated my LinkedIn or my resume. I was just reached out to by a recruiter with a position that will almost double what I make. I was not at the previous job very long so it may look like I am job hopper should I tell the recruiter or just go along with it. I do not think I will get this position anyways. Note: this is an outside recruiter not internal to the company.

Don't know why so many people consider public transport unworthy and only fit for the 'poor'. The gas bill at the pump will make you poor soon enough. People should reconsider what they think is a “normal” way of life. Big wide spread suburban areas, endless roads, 2 cars per family. High gas bills will be due soon.

My roommate tells me to get a better job as I get paid minimum wage. I had to explain I have two jobs that I can finally schedule doctor appointments without days off. I would often get asked how much PTO I have left last year with my schedule with the last two jobs I had. otherwise I am not getting paid for calling out. My medical procedures are mostly not covered which means I lose more than what the procedure cost me. Last year I had two jobs and no ability to do these appointments without the days off. These two I have work with doctor appointments on my off time. I only have one day off that I take care of laundry and other chores.

When money is good in my company, they hand out excellent reviews and “standard living raises”. When money is bad, they hand out mediocre-poor reviews and no money. This year I pushed for a promotion. So, I got a mediocre review with false reasoning, along with a “development plan”. How do you respond to these?