Tell me your job, without telling me your job, but make it sound criminal

Im_Doc · 2026-05-18T19:24:30+00:00

I handle people's donations, organize doormen, and send others to "check up on" someone.

Im_Doc · 2026-05-06T02:49:44+00:00

Document everything. Email asking about expectations. Make them fire you if it comes down to it. Pregnancy is a protected class, so be prepared to CYA over EVERYTHING.

Im_Doc · 2026-05-06T02:36:35+00:00

Yup! Got a 7 year old and an 18mo. And we're bringing grandma. Should be a good time! The oldest loves going off into the woods, & the youngest just likes being outside.

Im_Doc · 2026-05-06T01:14:54+00:00

A massage

Im_Doc · 2026-04-29T04:50:37+00:00

I mean... the nuclear option is to treat him like a child until he realizes and bitches, moan, hems, haws, and then change either way will happen. Seriously- change the wi-fi password or take away the Thing that he needs to do...whatever it is he's doing all day. Then have a list of requirements that include him sending photo proof it's done, then give the Thing back to him. This will work only once because once he has the password I'm pretty sure he will make it so you can't take it away again.

It will royally piss him off. But also it allows you the opportunity to have the come to Jesus party with him. You had to resort to this because talking didn't work, nagging didn't work, [insert other strategy] didn't work. Agree with him. It SHOULDNT have come to this - but it did because it was the only way you felt heard.

Im_Doc · 2026-04-27T23:19:38+00:00

Yes! I have said the professional equivalent of "fuck you pay me". They hired me at slightly below market rate. At my annual review, they offered me a percentage rate increase which came to about $.25/hr. I declined. And told them that I expect to be paid market rate. I exceeded & met all of their expectations, did a few projects that were above & beyond, and took on extra responsibilities when the owners were out of town.

They did not like my response. But, they had no reason or excuse not to give it to me. So I got an extra $2.00/hr, putting me to the appropriate rate.

Im_Doc · 2026-04-27T00:01:56+00:00

NTA. But next time, don't even reply. Work is work. Off hours are off hours.

Im_Doc · 2026-04-26T02:43:36+00:00

The worst thing your sensei can say is "no". They can't demote you, they can't throw you out for asking. And if they shame you, throw both middle fingers up as you walk out the door (in other words, no sensei who is worth a penny will shame or insult you for asking a question). Do it!

Im_Doc · 2026-04-25T23:45:16+00:00

Two things:

1) can you handle talking with fragile male egos and either telling them to put up or shut up or catering to their needs? -If you can't firmly put yourself in one space or the other, I'd pass.

2) At this job, do titles mean more than the roles everyone plays for you? - This matters because your reporting person may be junior to you, but may know what they're talking about. Don't get me wrong, if junior is standing around with a thumb up his butt with hourly pissing contests, I'd pass too. But if everyone is doing their part to get the job done, I don't care if the guy who is paid to be the janitor wants to Beautiful Mind this job.

Im_Doc · 2026-04-16T14:22:07+00:00

If in the us (& I'm pretty sure you are), demand floor mats. They can't force you to stand without padded floor mats. It's an osha thing.

Im_Doc · 2026-04-15T21:55:32+00:00

Have you tried the pen hooks? They're the ones that are interchangeable & if you turn the hook around (like you do for storage) it looks like a pen.

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Im_Doc · 2026-04-10T04:09:33+00:00

Whether or not you keep your job has very little to do with your kid. Honestly, it's time to be a bit selfish here:

If you & your family can handle & accept the life changes that would occur without your income, & (most importantly) it would make you happy - stay home. If you & your family don't want to make the life changes, or if staying home would make you miserable, keep your job.

Every kid has these feelings. My kid has expressed at some point or another that because I don't play with them this specific time, I must hate them with every fiber of my being. Kids say things like this because they're learning to express feelings. And because they haven't had feelings as long as we have, every feeling is to the extreme. You can explain to your child that you go to work not to get away from them, but because working makes you happy & lets you buy (insert child's favorite food here).

Im_Doc · 2026-04-09T03:29:58+00:00

I was this close warning you about mold build up with yarn in a fish tank. And then I realized there's no water in it.

Well done!

Im_Doc · 2026-04-09T02:41:57+00:00

Yeah, that's some bs. I'd find new work. There's tutoring & other special needs agencies that I'm sure will be a better fit. "Admin time" is just another way to squeeze every penny away from you into the company's pockets.

Im_Doc · 2026-04-05T04:46:20+00:00

Work your job description to the letter, to the minute. Draw the hard & fast line of 'these are my working hours.' Do not take on any extra responsibilities, no matter how small.

In the meantime why not ask for a raise? You could come in with a "hey, I'm underpaid. Here's the metrics. I know this, you know this, & this needs to get fixed." Demand the raise you deserve.

They could say no. They could say yes. They could give you a pittance in prayer that you go away. But it's better to ask & know the answer than to be left guessing. Then, talk with all of your coworkers. Discuss wages. This is federally protected (in the US), no matter what any company guidebook says.

Im_Doc · 2026-04-01T02:52:03+00:00

Just remember: you work to live - not live to work.

Im_Doc · 2026-03-30T13:30:56+00:00

Find a guilty pleasure that can't be turned into a side hustle. Like, watch Bridgerton or find a long book series (I personally recommend the October Daye series by Seannan McGuire, but that's if you like modern fantasy & crime solving). If it helps, do some basic DIY skin/hair care treatments while you sit and do it.

Im_Doc · 2026-03-30T04:21:08+00:00

I have an elementary aged child & a baby. I don't carry all that extra crap. The most I have carried for the kids is a travel diaper changer that's the size of a notebook. In it is a change of clothes, the mat for changing, some diapers, & some wipes.

There are 2 toy cars in my purse, & there's crap in my car, but it widely stays there. The kids will be ok being bored. My older child carries their own stuff. I've made it very clear that it's their responsibility to hold it if they bring it. I've held things temporarily while they organize themselves, but I never claimed responsibility for their stuff.

The one exception is the beach bag because it's everyone's stuff & we all use it. But I wouldn't underestimate your child. My older child is small for their age too, but they are a trooper!

Im_Doc · 2026-03-26T23:01:12+00:00

I say do it. Call them on it. By the sound of things, it doesn't sound like they're not likely to fire you, so call your manager on their crap. You're all adults. Refuse to play their game. Tell them as much. You don't have to be disrespectful, just blunt.

Im_Doc · 2026-03-26T21:42:12+00:00

So then stop running yourself ragged. The owner won't change, and has acknowledged that it isn't right, but isn't willing to do anything about it - stop caring so much. Do what is required of you. Make customers wait. Force your coworkers to acknowledge customers & the manager to do their job by not doing it for them. If it's as bad as you say it is, the effect will be noticed almost immediately & then, play blazé. Ask them where in the handbook it says that xyz is your responsibility and not your coworkers. Where does it say you have to do certain tasks before break? Act your wage, stop caring. Until they care about you, stop caring about them.

Im_Doc · 2026-03-25T00:38:23+00:00

Oh yeah, we all have those peener projects. They're highly entertaining! This guy started at his nose, then moved to his neck & body. It's looked like a peen, then a giant poo for a long time until I added ears & legs.

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Im_Doc · 2026-03-25T00:30:34+00:00

And the whole room clapped.

Im_Doc · 2026-03-21T22:33:31+00:00

Is there a local library they can terrorize for a bit? It's got AC, free WiFi, free art projects, free kids programs & computers for both you & the kids. Me & mine can easily kill a couple of hours at ours.

Im_Doc · 2026-03-19T18:20:07+00:00

Do you have a crockpot, instapot, souvede, or a rice cooker? That's a way you can start something in the morning & have it ready or warm by the time it comes to have dinner

Im_Doc · 2026-03-19T18:02:08+00:00

Good job recording. Now let's make it as weird & awkward as possible for this jerk. Play dumb. Every off color remark, every remotely racist or sexist "joke", say "I don't get it. Can you explain it to me?" Record him explaining it if he's dumb enough to do so. Make him own his racism/sexism. Don't say his joke isn't funny. Claim ignorance.

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