Most of us know that going to work can be a drag. Having to wake up early, get out of bed, put on real people clothes, and make it happen every day is difficult. For most of us, the only reward is a fresh cup of coffee waiting for us on the other side. And …
Seguir leyendo Employee forced to work in office with no windows and no coworkers resigns, boss retaliates: ‘It’s not your job to run your boss’ business’
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‘You owe them zip’: Employee sends biting reply to boss who withheld PTO payout
When you leave a job, you do the best you can to tie things in a nice bow for your employers, if it was a nice working relationship. But the reality is, you don’t really owe them anything other than 2 week’s notice and a little courtesy. Everything else is extra. It’s certainly not a …
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‘We are all mercenaries. Act like it’: Cold-blooded company fires employee on their 2 year anniversary
Being fired has to be one of the worst feelings in the world. Sure, if you’re doing it right, a job is never everything to you, but it is a whole lot. It means stability, routine, and an income upon which to build your life. But aside from the logical concerns, getting fired can also …
Seguir leyendo ‘We are all mercenaries. Act like it’: Cold-blooded company fires employee on their 2 year anniversary
‘I’m at a loss for words’: Company asks employees to ‘donate’ PTO to cover loyal worker’s leave
Let me be the first to say it, the labor landscape is rough right now. Employers are complaining that «nobody wants to work» while employees are fed up with low pay and a lack of benefits. If you have a job that you like and it pays you a satisfactory wage, then you’re one of …
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‘Slander is illegal and can cost you lots and lots of money’: Aggressive CEO replies to negative Glassdoor review, proves the reviewer right
A particular class of business owners are convinced that aggressively responding to their negative online reviews will make them look good. I’m here to tell them that screaming and hollering at bad reviews makes said reviews look much more valid. I had a nefarious therapist as a teenager, and out of curiosity, I recently checked …
Seguir leyendo ‘Slander is illegal and can cost you lots and lots of money’: Aggressive CEO replies to negative Glassdoor review, proves the reviewer right
‘There’s even an At-Will clause in my contract’: Boss refuses to accept employee’s resignation, threatens to sue him for quitting
Knowing you can leave anytime is one of the best things about a lousy job. Sure, it might not be advisable to quit your job the second something bad happens, but at least you’re not an indentured servant in 1700s America who cannot leave until their mandatory contract is fulfilled. Quitting can be intimidating because …
Seguir leyendo ‘There’s even an At-Will clause in my contract’: Boss refuses to accept employee’s resignation, threatens to sue him for quitting
‘Something out of a dystopian novel’: Evil company surreptitiously takes photos of employees throughout their work day
Not to sound like I have a tinfoil hat on, but the surveillance state is real. Whether we know it or not, we’re being watched and/or listened to by people (or entities) that aren’t our friends. How do you think the ads got so weirdly specific and good? How do they know I wanted that …
Seguir leyendo ‘Something out of a dystopian novel’: Evil company surreptitiously takes photos of employees throughout their work day
‘Looks like she will be covering that shift after all!’: Worker has the perfect comeback for employer who reneged on agreed-upon schedule
There’s nothing more interesting than other people’s drama. It’s why we have celebrity tabloids. There’s something delicious about the nitty-gritty gossip about people you don’t know. My own drama is boring at the very best and devastating at the very worst. But having enough remove from someone really lets you sit back, relax, and read …
Seguir leyendo ‘Looks like she will be covering that shift after all!’: Worker has the perfect comeback for employer who reneged on agreed-upon schedule
‘There’s no price worth putting up with that’: The insane work stories that made people quit on the spot
Quitting a job can be a drama-filled event. There’s something so theatrical and flamboyant about saying «That’s it, boss. I’m outta here!» Like you’re some sort of stressed-out banker during the Great Depression. I’ve never done it in such a dramatic fashion, I usually make quiet and peaceful exits, but one day I would love …
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‘I would rather get no recognition’: Worker goes beyond call of duty to save company millions of dollars, is rewarded with a $30 gift card
Let’s call gift cards what they are: a cop-out gift. Sometimes it’s a greatly appreciated cop-out, but a cop-out nonetheless. It screams, «I don’t know you and I have no idea what you like so therefore I’m making you make the decision.» In certain cases, that’s the exact right move. If every gift I’ve been …
Seguir leyendo ‘I would rather get no recognition’: Worker goes beyond call of duty to save company millions of dollars, is rewarded with a $30 gift card