Practical traction after a hard hit—field notes and tools for rebuilding without performative positivity
There is a particular kind of sinking feeling that comes with opening your pay and realizing that something you were counting on simply isn't there. Not because you misunderstood what you were being paid. Not because you forgot something. You did the work. You submitted the hours. Somebody just didn't pass them along. This month … Continue reading When Extra Work Doesn’t Show Up on the Paycheque
Hey there, Standing on the Ledge. How are we this morning? It is now four minutes after four in the morning, and I am just finishing up work. Today was a royal piss-off of a day. My current boss decided to call my co-worker from Job Site A to complain about my co-worker at Job … Continue reading Stop Playing Telephone at Work
The author reflects on their previous cleaning job, expressing nostalgia for the sense of accomplishment it provided. They criticize big corporations for underfunding cleaning operations, leading to burnout among workers. Emphasizing the need for a living wage and respect for employees, they argue that businesses should prioritize workers alongside profits.
