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Why are job ads on indeed and Craigslist written like that?

I read the job ads and make it sound like you’re a slave to the company. I just discovered that they are using the phrases “ fault finders “ and “ clock watchers. “ Wtf? Are they just making up terms now? They just want someone who bows to them and they are always for the lowest paying jobs too where they have the highest fucking attitudes. When I look at more high paying STEM Jobs or finance ones on the corporate website they seem to be more professionally written

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Should people who have to commute to work be compensated for gas money now that gas prices are over $4.00 and rising?

When I accepted my job, gas was around $2.00. I’m making 50k in the city and can’t afford it without my parents help anymore. Obviously it isn’t just gas that’s contributing to it but it does affect everything. Companies are not required to pay out but shouldn’t we pressure them? I went to my boss yesterday and told him if he could give me a little bit of commute money it would be so helpful considering half the office is allowed to wfh. He said that the company was really traditional and wouldn’t normally do that but he would ask for me. Haven’t heard back. What’s your thoughts? How do we come up with a solution.

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Working in 2021-2022 feelings [Video link]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQwVKr8rCYw ​ Not its intended use, but tell me some of this doesn't resonate. You work so your loved ones don't worrystarve. You grit your teeth, and pretend to be tough while worrying about every fucking little thing that can go wrong ruining it, yearning for a break, some moments of peace, etc. Personally, I resonate with this so hard. Particularly an early line, “I'm pretty sure I'm worthless, if I can't be of service” – *horrific* life experiences have tied my self worth to performance (Hindered by the world at every step to this day!) and the value others give me, which is…obviously, extremely harmful. The middle hits hard too, with all the “What if I can't perform?” lines and vibes. Fucking terrified of that. I don't want to be the anchor that drags my loved one down with me… Even if you disagree, it's a spectacular bit and…

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My job made a huge stink about merit increases this year and how we crushed our goals… they gave my coworker a .8% raise.

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Got sent home today for calling in last night due to a family emergency

I work at a restaurant and last night I had an emergency come up with family so I called in several hours before as required. When I talked to my manager all she said was she couldn't afford to be short during spring break(it's not even spring break yet here), to get my shift covered and call her to let her know who's coming in for me. Then she hung up on me. We had 2 extra servers scheduled just in case people call in, so me calling in does not leave them short staffed at all unless 2 others called in as well. And most of the employees were already scheduled, so nobody was able to come in to fill in for me. Since I called in and couldn't go in I didn't. Then this morning I show up to work and a different manager asked me why I…

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I make what is considered to be a “living wage,” missed two days out of one paycheck and can’t afford to pay all my bills

(If it's not obvious I'm in the US). I make $16/hr at an office job, which is high for this area and what people around here think is a living wage. All my credit cards are maxed out from previous times. Every time I manage to pay them down i end up having to use it again. Anyway, I missed two days out of this pay period for things out of my control (a medical issue and am ice storm literally breaking off my windshield wipers after I spent 40 minutes getting all the ice off preparing to drive in dangerous conditions like everybody else). The thing is, I could have worked from home that day, as I had from March 2020 until September '21, doing quantifiable work that's sent to two other people at another location and is easily verifiable, but I was denied by the current manager because…

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Part One: How The Rich Ate Christianity (Part 1 of 2 parts)

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How do people with autism do it?

From what I understand people who have autism may have trouble reading people. This can be incredibly problematic in the work place. I am an introvert with a “don't bother me” look but at work I have to be the “Hi how are you! Lol good morning everyone!” Person. I have to read the room. Its mentally exhausting but i have to do it. So I imagine if you can't read people's social cues you're gonna struggle a lot. If you have autism can you say if I have it right or wrong?

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Asking for time off with my newborn daughter really puts my employer “in a bind”.

I just got to take my daughter home after 84 days of being in the NICU. She was born 3 months early at 27 weeks. A coworker of mine recently quit unexpectedly, and I offered to cover his shifts on the condition that when my daughter was able to come home with us, that I'd be able to take some time off to be with her and my partner. The day came that the doctors told us we'd be able to take her home with us, and I let my boss know that and that I needed some time with my family, and his response was, “This really puts us in a bind with your coworker quitting unexpectedly. Theres no one to cover shifts at the moment, so we'll need you to come in.” I got to have one day at home with my daughter and family before having to…

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Applied for a position with the company that starting pay was $17 to $20 depending on experience, that application was totally ignored and instead I got this beautiful offer.