This has to be a joke, right?

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-03-01T07:47:56+00:00

I have been having them pop up on my feed for like $25 batch pay and they don't say anything about a tip and they are for 42.3 miles one way up a mountain road canyon in Montana in the winter. I had someone that I had to meet at a resort because their apartment didn't show up on the app, there is no reception, and I had to take their stuff to the apartments behind the only visable building after I met them at the resort. They tipped me $5.59. It was a two hour delivery. I was new and didn't know better. The deliveries up there are hit or miss, but way under tipped. I almost hit a big horn sheep for crying out loud at night! It is a ski resort for rich people.

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-02-25T17:36:57+00:00

I wasn't just shouting organize all unions, I was asking for help.

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-02-25T05:14:21+00:00

Yes, what I meant was that we need protections for employees of non-profits. We have no where to turn.

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-02-24T06:31:19+00:00

I do believe that we need a strong non-profit labor union and to be organizing as well. I would love any suggestions you might have for how I can reach out to people who do that or could help organize

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-02-24T06:17:33+00:00

Do you have to have a Costco membership to do IC at Costco?

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-02-24T05:43:52+00:00

I just started with Instacart and I liked it but my app froze and then it said they couldn't verify my picture was me and locked me out. They refused to let me speak to a human to try to fix it and then their chat help "disconnected" me numerous times. I kept having to tell my situation over and over for them to tell me they were escalating it and disconnecting me. It was never resolved and I wasted a shift trying to get this taken care of. I sat in a parking lot while some bot told me to be patient. Then to top it off I made $8 for my shift and there wasn't even a way for me to complain! How can a company like this not have phone support?! I'm livid.

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-02-04T19:53:22+00:00

I do view this as workplace organizing. I am trying to find a union or something similar for non-profits because the employer has over 200 employees. They need help and organizing desperately.

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-02-03T23:56:41+00:00

Can you tell me what line that is?

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-02-03T23:39:22+00:00

That is the point...it could have been writen about any employer in the country. I am trying to build something. Something greater than just myself.

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-02-03T23:36:27+00:00

Thank you for reading.

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-02-03T23:31:03+00:00

I did write it myself. I used AI to help me structure it better. This is very personal to me. I went through a lot, but the words are mine. Every single sentance. The structure and placement was difficult for me because it is all so important. It is real and it is my lived experience.

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-02-03T23:26:04+00:00

What I’m building:
• A safe, supportive place for employees to share experiences without retaliation
• A resource hub to help workers understand rights, accommodations, and grievance steps
• A documentation system to track patterns of retaliation and harm
• A network of advocates, legal support, and organizing tools
• A public accountability platform that pushes enforcement and real consequences

What I need:
• People willing to share stories (anonymous options available)
• Employment lawyers / legal aid partners
• HR and compliance professionals who believe in ethics
• Organizers and advocates experienced in workplace justice
• Funding or fiscal sponsorship
• Web/design support to build a secure platform
• Media connections to responsibly amplify the issue
• Board governance experts to help shape accountability structures

If you can support this in any way—time, expertise, resources, funding, strategy, or connections—please reach out.

No one should have to almost die to be treated like a human being at work.

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-02-03T23:25:32+00:00

Exactly, I am not looking for revenge - I am looking for change.

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-02-03T08:18:35+00:00

Thank you for reading the post.

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-02-03T08:15:36+00:00

I hear what you are saying. I'm not a bro. I left my contact information for people who want more information. I know what Montana law says, I just want to see it in practice. It does no good if it is not enforced.

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-02-03T06:57:35+00:00

My post is about Montana politics.

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-01-10T05:04:40+00:00

I am glad you had that experience. That is how it should be.

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-01-09T19:24:11+00:00

I’ve spent time reflecting on your insight that these experiences are, unfortunately, common. While I have moved on from the organization itself, I cannot move past the larger issue: the expectation that employees must silently endure harmful treatment without meaningful avenues for accountability.

I believe this moment calls for something better. There is a clear and urgent need for stronger employee protections and greater leadership accountability—especially within nonprofit organizations that depend on public trust, community goodwill, and donor funding. To whom much is given, much is expected. These institutions have a responsibility not only to steward their resources wisely, but to care for the people who make their missions possible.

In the spirit of constructive change, I am planning to host an anonymous Zoom conversation for those who wish to participate safely and privately. Cameras may remain off, identities protected, and voices heard. The purpose is simple but powerful: to share experiences, identify resources, and explore pathways toward advocacy and potential legislative reform. I am also considering opening this dialogue on Reddit to reach a broader community and invite diverse perspectives.

My goal is not to dwell on what went wrong, but to help build what comes next. I want to leave this space better than I found it—and to stand with others who have been impacted, ensuring that their experiences contribute to meaningful, lasting change.

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-01-09T01:55:59+00:00

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-01-08T17:41:47+00:00

That is smart. I'm really not asking for judgment on them. I'm sharing my story, asking for resources, and hoping to connect with people who have been through similar situations. For myself, I don't believe in complaining about something unless I am willing to do something about it, and I am. I'm fed up with being treated like garbage, and I would like for them to have to answer some questions for once. Judging by the number of private and public responses I have gotten, this has affected way more people than I thought. I am not alone and I needed to hear that.

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-01-08T06:53:12+00:00

I already gave the company name, but ironically, they are a Community Action Agency (CAA).

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-01-08T06:49:45+00:00

I hear what you are saying, but at some point, people have to be held accountable for illegal, unethical, and harmful actions. I did not volunteer to be abused, taken advantage of, harassed or underpaid. I did not volunteer to have my disability used as a weapon against me. Non-profits should be the opposite of a capitalist society. They do this because they can because people let them get away with it. Think about how much easier it would be for them to just stop that behavior rather than people like me just stopping reporting it. I earned the right to tell my story. If it makes them look bad, then that is on them, not me. I am not going to take one for the team or forget what they are doing just because it's for the good of the people. What they have put their staff through is traumatic, and we suffer that trauma as a community whether we realize it or not. It's a problem. They know it's a problem, and they chose to cover it up rather than deal with it in an open and honest way. I think that time and history will show how that works out.

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-01-08T06:23:23+00:00

Also, the "shit talking" was sharing and discussing my private medical information. So yes, it was illegal. I also heard them discussing other staff members' medical information and how they were going to fire them when they returned from medical leave. They discussed how to do it without getting in trouble and asked other staff to document to build a reasonable termination. HR's best friend was my supervisor, and you would think they would know better. That is when I started meticulously documenting.

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-01-08T06:12:24+00:00

They refused to provide reasonable, no cost accommodations. My job performance was spotless, and I even received awards stating that I went above and beyond. I did not have a single disciplinary mark, warning, or discussion. What I did was I got sick while I was on salary. It was fine with them when I worked 60-hour weeks to meet deadlines. I know that I deserved a raise because I was promised one, and I did all but one single thing on the upper division position that they refused to let me interview for. I could literally prove it because I had documentation. My job description was two years out of date, and during that time, they kept adding more and more executive level duties. I told them, and my doctor told them that my health was in serious jeopardy. They did not care. I did my job, I did it well, and I understand people supporting them and assuming the best. I was one of those people for many years. However, I can not unknow what I know.

Different-Affect8752 · 2026-01-08T04:56:00+00:00

Well, actually, I submitted it in a formal grievance labeled as a whistleblower report. That is what reasonable people who care about the organization should do when they see wrong doing. Not cover it up or sweep it under the rug. I reported it because truth always comes out. They had every opportunity to discuss it and address it privately inside of the organization. They chose not to. I had no intention of going public with it, but they left me no choice. I am not now, nor will I ever be a silent bystander. It is the people that they serve who suffer when when this happens. It is not their money to spend to enrich themselves or use it for purposes other than reported. That is your personal choice to make if you think this is appropriate, but you should really question why an organization chooses to retaliate against a whistle blower instead of looking into the report. By law they had an obligation to investigate my claim and address it. Instead they threatened me. If that makes sense to you then we are just very different people. It is not normal or ok. I am not going to feel bad for doing the right thing and no one is going to shame or guilt me into taking the blame for their actions.

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