I have no idea why, but I feel terrible about not going into work tomorrow. I feel like I have somehow been programmed to value work above my own health. I have no idea how or even when I got to this point. I left work in tears today, partly from exhaustion of working 100+ hour fortnight's in an incredibly stressful job and partly because I'm wracked with the guilt of possibly letting my team, the team I'm supposed to lead, down. How do I even retrain my brain to try let this shit go and learn that my mental health is just as important as the patients we see? (for context I work in medical) Thanks for letting me vent guys.
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I called off on my way to work.
Out of the fucking blue! Got about half way and just randomly got off the freeway and made the call. It's a full time job, but they haven't been able to produce a 40 hour paycheck in two weeks. I suppose I'm rather fed up with that so I just let my mind do it's thing. Now it's 4 AM and instead of being at work I'm sitting in a Denny's parking lot. Going to go enjoy a Grand Slamwhich with a side of hash browns, drink a big milkshake, and enjoy my morning. Today's my Friday, and I now have a 3 day weekend. Feels good. Cheers!
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Just fucking with the bosses
I’ve posted here previously about landing a new role, unfortunately that doesn’t start until next month. As I’m joining a competitor that my current bosses absolutely hate as they keep winning contracts they want I thought I would help out and spent today helping my new firm land a million dollar contract while my old bosses are away. Fun times.
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I really enjoy my job
After browsing the sub for a year or so and complaining about numerous shitty jobs, I think I’ve found one I really enjoy! I worked in McDonald’s then some entry level book keeping and similar jobs after university and one of them was super toxic, mainly due to poor management (the actual other people were alright atleast) I started for the civil service (UK) as a statistical officer, 35 paid days off, nice pension/benefits etc, all the managers are nice, and since it’s a government job you do jack shit compared to the private sector. Now I just have to pray they don’t get rid of me when we crumble into more austerity Thanks for reading my rant, keep up the hope!
Article : https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/marketing/lessons-from-the-week-i-was-the-most-hated-man-on-linkedin-shantanu-deshpande/94654086 Context: Dumb CEO asks employees to work 18hours a day and not whine about it on LinkEdIn. The Backlash was immense . Dude still doubles down on his take
And you're “lucky” to be allowed that much depending on who you work for. Many don't offer any at all. In the US if you don't have paid family leave offered by your employer, federal law only guarantees 12 weeks unpaid leave. Most Americans don't use the full 12 weeks because they can't afford it. Especially now that they've just been handed a hospital bill plunging them further into debt. Depending on if their employer offers health insurance, it can be up to $10-20k ( https://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-have-a-baby-2018-4?op=1) On a side note, the stb mom will want to spend all the time she can recovering from giving birth to & taking care of a newborn. Which means she can't use the maternity leave before the baby is born and is working right up until the moment her water breaks. Extra doctor visits & sick time come out of her 2 weeks annual…
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Partners? Associates?
When did it become necessary to use these as position descriptions. I haven't ever seen a real partner being on minimum wage. Partners get a share of the profits. As for associates, it's as though euphemisms make everything acceptable.