Antiwork

I’ve seen a lot of screenshots and samples of combative counters to offers and responses to recruiters. While the frustration and anger is certainly warranted, it can be counterproductive if you still have an interest in working with that organization. Coming out in an argumentative way triggers a psychological fight response in the counter party that increases the likelihood they’ll push back or write you off, rather than acquiesce to your demands, or even consider finding a middle ground. There are times when it’s completely a lost cause, or their offer/behavior indicates they’re not a company you’d want to be a part of. In those cases, by all means, give them a good f*ck you and dressing down. I’m particularly inspired by some of the blunt resignation messages shared in here. That sort of reality check is needed by so many employers. But if you want a counter offer and…

Ended up starting a new job. Was really excited because there was a lot of good benefits. I have a 500 dollar sign on bonus if i stay for 90 days and no call offs. Was told during the interview that if I was not feeling good to at least show up to work and I will be sent home in like two hours and it would look good and show that I actually made a attempt. Should have taken that as a red flag immediately. Started the job. Mind you I was working around food and where i work most of our customers were elderly. I have observed for my first few days a couple of people working while being really sick. One of them threw up all over the bathroom and still continued to work. I woke up the one morning not feeling the best. I went in…

I work in retail in particular a alcohol shop and every shift is utter hell. I have no support from the supermarket attached including security who does nothing.. and constantly turns a blind eye and a store manager who seems to detest me and constantly gives me weird looks. Just 2 hours ago I had a woman verbally abuse me and walk out with a 30 dollar bottle of wine and when I went on my 15 minute break after the store manager starts berating me why I didn't call the police..I'm supposed to do everything myself and make a report on my break? Should I report him? Should I quit and find another job? I'm so clueless and this is one of my first ever jobs I have no clue how to improve these kinds of processes within my role and I just want to not feel like crap…