Some parents expect the world of one kid, while letting another sit on their rear end for years and years. It’s one of those double standards that usually has no real explanation. Maybe the hardworking kid is naturally more predisposed to being hardworking, and the lazy kid is the same way with being lazy, but …
Seguir leyendo 20-year-old financially supports his mom, 28-year-old brother, and 2 younger siblings for years, family turns on him when he moves to pursue an internship in London: ‘They all called me selfish’
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19-year-old intern turns drab office into a warm community just two weeks in, earns longterm offer: ‘The office feels less like a place we clock in and out of [now]’
The vibes in an office are very important! Truly. You could be hired to work your dream job, but if the vibes are off in the office and you walk in feeling down and stressed, that’s going to eat up your soul no matter what. But if the office workplace vibes are vibrating on a …
Seguir leyendo 19-year-old intern turns drab office into a warm community just two weeks in, earns longterm offer: ‘The office feels less like a place we clock in and out of [now]’
Job application demands applicants describe their ‘recent trauma’ to proceed: ‘Bro I just wanted an internship’
There is no end to the annoyances when it comes to the process of finding a job. It can feel like demoralization and humiliation are an unavoidable part of the process, unless a friend of a friend is willing to give you a nice cushy position where you only interview as a formality. Alas, such …
Seguir leyendo Job application demands applicants describe their ‘recent trauma’ to proceed: ‘Bro I just wanted an internship’
‘She was not happy’: 21-year-old daughter refuses to inform controlling mother of an internship she landed abroad due to her mother’s reaction to her last opportunity
Some parents make a point to create an environment that brings their children down instead of one that raises them up. Usually, these kinds of parents don’t want to admit their child is capable, possibly out of fear or out of envy… Either way, it’s an unfortunate situation and definitely not the kind of example …
Seguir leyendo ‘She was not happy’: 21-year-old daughter refuses to inform controlling mother of an internship she landed abroad due to her mother’s reaction to her last opportunity
24-year-old intern writes romantic fanfiction about 19-year-old intern and their 43-year-old boss, threatens to blame the story on the 19-year-old if she goes to HR: ‘She told me that I should take it as a compliment’
If you’re a woman of a certain age, you’ve probably encountered fanfiction at some point in your life. I once read a Harry Potter fanfiction that totaled 500,000 words and 188 chapters over the course of about 3 days. I never went as far as writing my own fanfiction for any fandoms that I perused, …
Seguir leyendo 24-year-old intern writes romantic fanfiction about 19-year-old intern and their 43-year-old boss, threatens to blame the story on the 19-year-old if she goes to HR: ‘She told me that I should take it as a compliment’
‘You’re literally being exploited’: Unpaid internship asks young employee to work 12 hours with just a 30 minute break, lashes out when she refuses
Unpaid internships are one of the biggest scams of our current work culture. We all agree that internships are valuable to young people who want to get a taste of a certain field, gain some practical experience, and start collecting references for their resumes. Moreover, interns are valuable to companies to train prospective hires, gain …
Seguir leyendo ‘You’re literally being exploited’: Unpaid internship asks young employee to work 12 hours with just a 30 minute break, lashes out when she refuses
‘Absolutely report her and her business’: Shady birthday party company requires 8 weeks of free labor from teenage employees
Getting your first job can be exciting. It feels like a step toward independence, having your own money, and making your own way in the world. It can also be a frightening awakening to the grim realities of the adult working world. My first job was a bundle of interesting experiences. I had an eccentric …
Seguir leyendo ‘Absolutely report her and her business’: Shady birthday party company requires 8 weeks of free labor from teenage employees
‘She wanted buy a soul with a certificate’: Unpaid intern stands up to toxic boss forcing her to work weekends
I’ve been an intern many a time, and most of that was unpaid or very marginally paid. The intern blues is real. You’re expendable, you’re lowest on the totem pole, and you don’t command respect. The lack of pay is just the cherry on top. Yes, you get to learn new skills, build your resume, …
Seguir leyendo ‘She wanted buy a soul with a certificate’: Unpaid intern stands up to toxic boss forcing her to work weekends
Weekly Internet Roundup: The Titanic Submarine Implosion, Musk Vs. Zuck, and Billionaire-Hating Orcas
A big focus on the wrath of the ocean.
Student Gets Ready For Internship Interview, Realizes He’s Been Pranked By Roommates
Brutal