Antiwork

Long story short: I interviewed for a job that was supposed to be 40 hours/week, 9-5pm. First week I started, was told I need to work 8-6pm (50 hours/week) and frequently see the person I’m replacing sending emails after midnight. I asked her about it and she laughed at the “40 hour weeks” I was promised, saying I’ll never leave on time. I’m young, have a chronic illness, and kick butt on a 40 hour/week, but the standard these days seems to be glorifying endless hours or working part time with nothing in between (in my industry). What happened to a career with reasonable hours? I bought into the idea of “the corporate hustle” in college, but I’m over it now. The only reward for high performing workers is more work. I’m officially on the team of supporting a complete overhaul about the philosophy of work in the US (globally…

Just started this job on Tuesday 2/22 and the staff are so toxic I can't take it. I work in Healthcare and my morals and ethics can't work in a place that cuts corners so much that risks patients health and safety. To be told I'm doing things “wrong” when in fact I'm doing them correctly they're just so lazy and inept is making me sad for the patients that are being seen there. I'm going in Monday to talk to the Doctor and let her know exactly why I'm leaving in hopes she fixes her practice. Also I'm leaving reviews on glassdoor and Google. I may even notify OSHA as well as CLIA. Wish me luck!

I work full-time with what should be a living wage in a low-cost area. My car is paid off, I do not carry major student loan debt. I do not have children and am only responsible for half of rent. I had to ask my parents for groceries and contemplated visiting a food bank because I was so close to not being able to afford anything until my next paycheck. I have meal-prepped and budgeted and prepared as much as a person can and I still am struggling so much. I don’t understand how I can pull myself out of this. I just needed somewhere to vent. Thank you for listening. (Edited for spelling.)

Let's be honest everyone. The only way for a company to keep growing is to constantly squeeze out every nickle and dime (i.e. wage theft, “inflation”, reduced benefits/hours and price gouging) until it's on the brink of collapse. Jobs that try to promote sustainable working conditions and fair pricing will ALWAYS be beat out from those willing to exploit the system, which in design is how it's supposed to work. Capitalism is just an analogy to the ouroboros (snake eating it's own tail) until it consumes itself. I know this sub is used for pro-workers rights and sticking it to the man, but capitalism in itself can never fulfill the needs of the masses just based on the design and principle. Thank you for coming to the my TED Talk.

Today is 2.26. I have a resignation letter in my hand that puts my last day at work on Mar 14th. I want to just slide it under my bosses door and be done with it, but I don't want them to let me go on the spot, since she is back in the office on the 28th (considering my position they may very well do). If they do this I know I may be eligible for partial unemployment up to the 14th but I was hoping I wouldn't lose medical coverage for the month of March, I have 2 young children and a stay at home mom under my plan. I will get gap insurance for sure but if I could avoid paying $500 that would be nice. Should I just wait and put in the notice on the 1st? I don't want to chicken out either..

The new schedule may not leave us 1/2 hour for lunch. What are our options? It's a right to work state.