Workplace
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
My Experience as a Nursing Aide
I come from a line of CNAs. My mother was a supervisor at a home care-giving company at the time of her passing but had actually been a CNA/med-aide for years. I can recall going with her to a lady's house and sitting and waiting while she bathed and took care of her client as a child. Not only was she a CNA but her mother was too -- before a CNA license was even required.
By Jenna Rae Mueller 4 years ago in Confessions
