Workplace
Unexpected Service
July, 2018, at Horn Creek Colorado. My fourth of five years at YXL, a Presbyterian youth leadership camp. YXL is sponsored by churches of the PCA from across the United States; the students, counselors, and staff are also from across the states. The goal of YXL is to teach students about the doctrines of their faith, their own personalities and capabilities to lead, and how to interact and work with others as is best suited to them. YXL is also meant to be an exhausting experience. The hope is that it may push them far enough to find themselves at their worst and learn how to interact with others well even from that point.
By Liam Maher4 years ago in Confessions
Intolerance and Indifference in the online workplace
Everyone knows about online bullying and people saying things from behind the computer screen that they would not utter if face to face. Most people have experienced or seen other employees treated unfairly in a physical workplace but not everyone may be aware of intolerance and indifference in an online employment setting but I just experienced it. I took a job where I was paid for every article I wrote as opposed to being paid per views. I was required to join a group Skype chat where about 10 or 12 fellow writers posted on a daily basis.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Confessions
Corporatitis
So, the unthinkable happened. After five long years of hard work, I was let go from my job. Fired. Terminated. Whatever word or phrase you use, the ending is the same. I suddenly found myself jobless on a Wednesday afternoon. I had been anticipating this outcome; I submitted a few applications to new places here and there but I didn't look seriously because I thought "Surely they wouldn't really fire me, right?" "Years of hard work and loyalty and excellent quality would protect me, right?"
By Rowan Vetere4 years ago in Confessions
From McDonald's to Trying to Save Lives
Most of the people that have worked with me know that I have always been a hard worker and would go above and beyond for my job. Some said I was a "suck up" but I always looked at it as me actually caring about my job and wanting to excel at it, so it came as a surprise to everyone when I decided to leave my job to pursue my passions.
By Randell Gresham4 years ago in Confessions
My Boss Is Too Involved In My Personal Life, I Think They Are Looking For Excuse To Fire Me
Some companies like to consider themselves as “families”. When they onboard a new employee they use the cliche phrase, “welcome to the family, now we will take care of you”. During the first few months, they do seem to care, but very soon they change, and rather than “care” for their employees they destroy them.
By Oberon Von Phillipsdorf4 years ago in Confessions
I've Realized The Ugly Truth, HR Wants What’s Best For The Company — Not What's Best For Me
Imagine this situation: you are struggling at work: perhaps one of your colleagues is somewhat rude towards you, you feel undervalued or maybe your manager is being too intrusive. What if your issues are not related to the team members but you have questions that need clarification — for example, you would like to take a sick leave because you feel stressed lately but don’t understand the right process.
By Oberon Von Phillipsdorf4 years ago in Confessions
Singing In A Trash Can. Top Story - November 2021.
I had the good fortune of being cast in a production of HAIR in college. I played Jeanie, a supporting character memorable for being pregnant and singing a solo while being rolled around the stage in a trash can on wheels. It was an incredible experience, and even though we allegedly came very close to being the first cast of HAIR to travel to China, nearly making a deal with the original Broadway producer to fly our cast across the world, I somehow had an even more memorable experience the second time I did the musical.
By Bonnie Joy Sludikoff4 years ago in Confessions
