Antiwork

This just happened as of now. I have been working as a lead in this clothing store for about 3-4 months. I generally do not have any major issues (not trying to brag). The text comes from an unknown phone number and states “Your dumb a** is getting fired”. So far I texted them “Sorry who is this?”, and I have no response. I am hoping that this is a prank or a scam because I am just super afraid right now. I don’t work until Friday, so should I wait until then or should I call my boss tomorrow and ask about this?

My work area hired a new P and VP of operations who had years of experience in the medical device industry, but not relevant experience to what we produced. Over the course of nearly three years morale, productivity, and profitability waned. Policies became black and white with no greyscale to accommodate life and reward systems were phased out. They operated off the “Beatings will continue until morale improves” school of thought. When profits got low enough to where they could not afford the staff we had they cut jobs. The VP had a document named “Culling the herd” that tracked our productivity metrics. Some people found this document in a public folder and brought it up to HR. The guy who found the document got a four day suspension without pay because he was “exploring sensitive files without permission.” The VP was made to apologize to us, and he turned…

Much like the previous company, this one-Invida-made this “opportunity meeting” sound like a one-on-one interview sort of deal, when it was neither. They sent quite a few reminders, and acted just about the same as the last company when someone typed in chat that they hadn’t been made aware that this was not going to be one-on-one. Don’t apply to Invida and don’t give them your business. They attempt to mislead applicants, disrespecting their time. And if you find yourself in a surprise group interview, don’t be afraid to call the interviewer out. Companies need to know that this is not acceptable behavior.

So my company, which I won't be naming, has what they refer to as an accommodations and leave team (ALT for short), who we are supposed to submit our requests to. It can be for extra breaks, medical reasons, or for special office equipment. In my case, I have put in requests for the equipment as an “ergonomic accommodation” for some things because the standard equipment causes me pain. Apparently, the requests were supposed to be reviewed by my local HR, which they were unaware of, and HR has told me that they are unable to view the requests from ALT until ALT approves it. HR also says that for requests for equipment, I need medical documentation, but according to ALT, I would only need that documentation for a medical accommodation request, not an ergonomic request, which I have told HR, and they get confused and escalate it to someone…

I got fired from my position last week on Wednesday, because my son had an asthma attack and I had to call out. I am literally one paycheck away from homelessness, so I immediately began looking for new work. Today, Tuesday I started my new position at a better paying job. However, it has a 120 day probation period, and 90 days before I get any health insurance. The girl training me was losing her voice and informed me that she’d been sick a few weeks ago, and quit taking her antibiotics without finishing them, because she was “already feeling better.” Now she’s worse. Within hours, my throat was scratchy and my body hurt. By the afternoon I was in legitimate body pain and felt nauseous and had to go to the restroom to vomit. I was told to leave early and not come in tomorrow unless I am feeling…