Antiwork

I swear I have never worked in a restaurant/fast food job where as soon as you start you hear about all of the gossip/opinions of the other employees/managers without even meeting some of these people. I’ve had managers/other employees intentionally try to get me to hate another co worker and develop an biased opinion about them without even getting to know them. They will lie and fabricate stories just so they can try to brainwash you into believing them. And the longer you work there, you may end up even finding yourself doing some of these things. It even turns into a cult atmosphere where you start to hate people that leave to better themselves like they don’t deserve a better job with a higher income, all because everyone is mad that they are “fucking us over”. Don’t get me wrong, I have met some cool people working these types…

In my city, I kept hearing about “workers shortages” in retail like grocery stores. These front line positions that seemingly couldn't find or keep employees. These weren't mom and pop shops – these were grocery stores and pharmacies owned by arguably the largest corp in the country. I took a shot and applied at one of the grocery positions – not a single place was hiring full time, only part time, minimum wage. Add to that, part time hours aren't guaranteed. You may get only 4 hours per week minimum. I took the job on for extra cash and regularly only clocked 8 hours a week (two, 4-hour shifts). It wasn't even worth the drive there and back. I quit. I can only imagine they don't want to hire full time employees so they don't have to pay benefits. I have no doubt I would have stayed if I had…

TL;DR BELOW Couple quick facts… I'm 40, my highest level of education is a two year business admin degree, and I'm an ex-con. No kids. Single. No debt. Long story short, got in trouble when I was 19, spent ages 23-26 in prison. Got out, couldn't get a job. Started selling weed and wouldn't you know I simultaneously had the most money I ever had with the everyday freedom to go with it. This was sustained for about 8 years until legalization pretty much ended it. Had to somehow try to find a job. Luckily my sister was pretty well regarded at the car dealership she worked for and I was able to get a foot in at the parts department. So now (then) in 2018 at the age of 36 after a 12 year gap in my resume, I'm making $14 an hour, or about $27,000 a year. A…

We live in a time when most teachers can barely survive on their own and now they have to pay for student supplies. Many teachers are considered state employees. Change needs to start at the top. Maybe we should pay those governors a teachers salary and maybe they will change their minds

Like the title says, I don't know what it's like or have ever experienced working one job. Ever since I started working, i've held about 2-3 jobs at a time. Even when I got myself a salaried PT job, i still had two side jobs I did. I recently found myself landing a decently paid job and I find myself unable to leave my current job in fear of the new one not being permanent. I don't have much else to say tbh, I just wanted to share this. I am exhausted.