Antiwork

The only reason I was able to get this job was because of my partner’s recommendation, which I am forever grateful for, but it has really sucked the life out of me. Seeing as how it’s my only source of reliable income, though, I can’t just up and leave right now. It’d be pretty bearable if I A.) Wasn’t so thanklessly overworked and B.) Dealt with patients who understand that I am a human being, not some automatic problem-solving punching bag. Believe me, I realize that not everyone is going to be kind, but it seems like after COVID-19 there’s a completely new level of disrespect. People cut me off, complain about scheduling policies, blame me for insurance information they don’t like. (As though I have any responsibility for the benefit plan you chose for yourself.) It’s ridiculous the amount of phone calls I receive where people argue that a…

I’m genuinely curious about their duties and why they are compensated so much at a company when their role seems to be nothing more than taking suggestions and information from the employees below them and making the final decision on an issue. I believe a CEOs pay should be capped in relation to the lowest paid employee of that company, but maybe CEOs do more work than I realize. Anyone have real insight on this topic?

My company “awarded” me a 5% merit increase last week. I pushed back, citing my concerns about my value and inflation. I asked for 15%. During my 1v1 with my manager today, he extended an updated increase of 10%. I would have accepted 7-8%. What a nice way to start off my Monday! Keep pushing back, everyone! My company still has it's issues, but I'll overlook those issues today lol. See my original post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/antiwork/comments/y17erk/was_awarded_a_5_merit_increase_just_pushed_back/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button