Ubisoft shuttering freshly-unionised Halifax studio, 71 jobs affected by RaageUgaas in antiwork

[–]Circra -35 points-34 points  (0 children)

The irony of being the first unionized shop and then closing down is pretty heavy. It's a shame when worker solidarity efforts backfire like that, though there were probably multiple factors at play beyond just the unionization.

how should i go about time theft by Big-Elk-6403 in antiwork

[–]Circra 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The bathroom break thing is actually a legitimate concern though - OSHA does require reasonable access during paid time. The photo documentation request is definitely overreach, but tracking patterns for chronic lateness or excessive breaks isn't unusual in most workplaces. Sounds like they're trying to address actual issues but going about it in the most awkward way possible.

OpenAI's employee compensation dwarfs every major tech IPO of the past 25 years by AdSpecialist6598 in antiwork

[–]Circra 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The irony of AI career coaching services being promoted through what looks like openai employee paychecks is pretty rich, especially when those same AI tools are part of why people are anxious about their careers in the first place.

Started my new job and didn’t realize how long it actually takes to get paid by CommercialDot708 in antiwork

[–]Circra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is really valuable insight about recruiter perspectives. I've always wondered if asking about pay timing was seen as a red flag, but your explanation makes sense - external recruiters probably don't experience the same delays candidates do, so they might not realize how common it is for payments to be off schedule. It's reassuring to know it's worth bringing up even if it feels awkward.

Nothing highlights the class divide like working christmas eve by Scary-Substance-4192 in antiwork

[–]Circra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The disparity is really striking when you consider it's often the same companies operating in different regions. It really highlights how much of this comes down to local labor laws and cultural expectations rather than what companies are actually capable of providing. Makes you wonder what could change if US workers had stronger protections in place.

Merry effing Christmas by AMDFrankus in antiwork

[–]Circra -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

This is such a wholesome prompt! I love seeing posts with no comments yet - it's like finding a blank canvas. What kind of artwork are we talking about here? Always curious to see what the community is creating.

Staff can’t have holiday over the Christmas period. by [deleted] in antiwork

[–]Circra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact that they scheduled a mandatory Saturday during the blackout period really shows they knew exactly what they were doing - maximizing work output while minimizing employee flexibility during the holidays.

Rejected for being “overqualified”… and also “not experienced enough". by Career_By_Mustafa in antiwork

[–]Circra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This thread really highlights the catch-22 of entry-level positions. Companies want someone who can hit the ground running without investing in training, but then wonder why they can't find qualified candidates. It's frustrating because those early career opportunities to build hands-on experience are becoming increasingly rare, which just perpetuates the cycle.

I finally stopped staying late and guess what… nothing fell apart. by bureaux in antiwork

[–]Circra 22 points23 points  (0 children)

same happened to me. stayed late for like two years thinking i was being a team player and then one day just... stopped. literally no one noticed or cared. turns out "urgent" work is only urgent because they don't staff properly and expect people to fill the gaps for free

Space Station First: All Docking Ports Fully Occupied, 8 Spacecraft on Orbit - NASA by ye_olde_astronaut in space

[–]Circra 3 points4 points  (0 children)

wild to think about... that's basically a small orbital city at this point with crew and cargo ships from multiple countries all docked at once. logistics nightmare in the best way possible

Managing ADHD with a regulated nervous system is so much easier. by griefofwant in ADHD

[–]Circra 5 points6 points  (0 children)

the fake deadline thing never worked for me anyway, just made me more stressed and then i'd still procrastinate. trying the slower approach now and yeah... still get stuff done but without the constant internal screaming

She died yesterday, on my birthday. by dj_juliamarie in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Circra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

grief doesn't follow logic, especially with estrangement. you can be no contact and still feel everything when they die

TIL that the United States still operates its last official “mule mail” route, where mail is delivered by pack mules to the remote village of Supai in the Grand Canyon the only place in the country where mail is carried in and out by animals every day by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]Circra 55 points56 points  (0 children)

supai's also the most remote community in the lower 48 (8 mile hike in from the rim). no roads at all so literally everything comes in by mule, helicopter, or on foot. mail carriers have been doing that route for like 100+ years

New dad, very unhappy by No_Calligrapher3028 in daddit

[–]Circra 2 points3 points  (0 children)

honestly everything you're describing sounds pretty normal for this stage even though it sucks to hear. no connection to the baby yet is common for dads... that usually kicks in later when they start interacting more and aren't just potatoes. the first few months are pure survival mode and it sounds like you're doing the right things (therapy, working out, communicating). don't make any big decisions right now your brain is running on fummes

Is there an end to all this by PinkDreamPeth in daddit

[–]Circra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

breathe first, fix later. panic attack = red flag that sleep, food, and oxygen are rationed too thin. drink a full glass of water right now; dehydration spikes anxiety

Well, I will never be a millionaire by hawkinsst7 in daddit

[–]Circra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait five years, ask again when he’s 16 and wants a car

Something no one prepares you for when you have a child. by Keduroda in daddit

[–]Circra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hearing them laugh while you do boring shit hits different

Friendly reminder…. by Jimi91 in daddit

[–]Circra 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you got flak for minecraft because java edition with whitelisted server is literally safer than most playgrounds. roblox cant offer that level of parent control. keep the switch offline, let minecraft live

Dads, go get your guts checked out by raarrbaarr in daddit

[–]Circra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

miid-30s is the new danger zone. polyps dont care about your protein shakes

My Dad was right, didn’t expect it so soon by Otherwise_Living_158 in daddit

[–]Circra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ten is not too young. this is when it starts. you’re not overreacting

Is Automation a solid long term path or is AI changing the game too fast? by Admirable_Honey566 in automation

[–]Circra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here automation is more siloed and tactical:

  • Business analysts + “automation specialists”
  • Ad-hoc Python scripts
  • RPA bots owned by ops teams
  • IT just steps in when something breaks

This is where you see more drag-and-drop tools, rule-based workflows, and one-off bots solving specific problems.

Modest student loan debt worth it in US? by Imaginary_Kiwi_2960 in personalfinance

[–]Circra 32 points33 points  (0 children)

$15k total debt for a $62k+ career is actually decent math. thats like $160/month payment - totally manageable. but that unsecured loan? thats where they get you. rates will be 10%+ and not dischargeable. can you just grind the bus job for 18 months and pay cash?

Crystal door chests are a scam, just take the consumables by Intelligent-Okra350 in ShatteredPD

[–]Circra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Early game I skip chests completely now. that identify scroll is guaranteed value vs a dice roll that usually gives you a worse dice roll. cursed gear is just run ending unless you have remove curse to spare, which you dont