Antiwork

So, two years ago I won unemployment. About 3 months ago I received an award letter. A week later an appeal letter by the ex-employer. Two years. Two. Years. Today was the hearing. It was by phone. So, they show up with two … whatever they are’s. I show up by myself. I have a feeling I’ll wind up paying back the $1000 measly dollars in unemployment I got. But, honestly, knowing them getting rid of me led to their collapse and me finding a new position for $25k more a year is worth $1000. It’s going to be nothing compared to my renewed fire to finish making them obsolete though. I’ll buy that for $1000. I’m aggravated today. My adrenaline and survival mode has been activated (your body can’t tell the difference between a tiger trying to eat you and you being anxious because of a court hearing). So,…

I got laid off yesterday with no warning. The supervisor called me over and said the Boss wanted to talk to me, he had no idea what for. He called the supervisors phone and said there’s not enough work and laid me off effective immediately. No warning at all, and I work out of state. Feels bad.

For those of you wanting an update on my original post, here it is. To summarize, I planned to reject the counter off my current company was going to give me regardless of what it was but I wanted to see what it was to really see how valuable I am in their eyes. Here's the breakdown of two offers side by side to make things more clear: New company offer – 30% increase, different industry that I have no experience in other than the workflow and general construction experience. Current company counter offer – 22% increase plus some other clerical bullshit like title changes and promotions but no explanation as to what my new responsibilities or workload would actually be. The counter offer is below market for where I live, my experience and qualifications (7+ years), and the fact that I have my Professional Engineering license. Here's what I…

I have to have major surgery next month, won't be able to work for a few weeks, and work freelance so no sick time. I contacted my landlords to figure something out, assuming that they'd work with me since I've been a perfect tenant for 6 years. They suggested that I apply for rental assistance, but no organizations around here have funding because we're in the middle of a housing crisis. Their next suggestion was that I move in with my mom and when I'm better, I can find another place to live. They know my mom lives in Louisiana (I'm in PNW). After discussing this with them, they still recommended I move in with my mom despite me spelling out for them that I wouldn't be able to get my surgery in Louisiana and I couldn't afford to move there anyway. They even said it wouldn't cost much to…