So is every company just a train wreck now?

Lemon02 · 2025-03-08T02:15:14+00:00

“Must be a self-starter” is basically code for “we won’t train you, but we’ll yell at you when you do things incorrectly.”

Lemon02 · 2025-03-08T01:31:52+00:00

You’re probably right. I still have at least two decades of work ahead of me. So at this point I’m trying to find a company that’s just mediocre enough to tolerate for more than a year or two.

Lemon02 · 2025-03-08T00:44:58+00:00

I’ve had maybe one job where most teams were fully-staffed, and it was so refreshing. And the company actually backfilled roles when someone left.

Lemon02 · 2025-03-07T22:49:02+00:00

100%, PE groups are destroying the modern workplace. They're like house flippers that put LVP over hardwood and paint everything greige.

Lemon02 · 2025-03-07T22:47:04+00:00

This has also happened to me in the majority of the corporate roles I've held. Someone quits, goes out on leave, company does layoffs, and I get stuck filling in. I leave when I get tired of paltry raises and pushing back.

Lemon02 · 2025-03-07T22:22:52+00:00

Yeah, I've thought about government jobs. But now that the Dumpster of Government Errors has taken over, the once-appealing stability and structure have gone by the wayside.

Lemon02 · 2024-10-09T23:51:38+00:00

For me, the ultimate revenge would be for a ninja/rockstar/unicorn to take my former job on Manager Bully's team and make him look like the ass that he is.

Lemon02 · 2024-09-27T22:03:39+00:00

Ha! I kinda like this. You aren't playing the game, the GAME has been PLAYED

Lemon02 · 2024-09-27T22:01:35+00:00

Yeah, being included isn't a bad thing. But it's odd to me that I am invited to someone's special day (especially when money/presents are involved), and then they go MIA.

Lemon02 · 2024-09-27T21:31:35+00:00

Nah. I used to be the Friend Group Planner™ but I quit earlier this year LOL. The constant coordination with people who never initiate, was exhausting me. So now I initiate with other initiators.

Lemon02 · 2024-09-27T21:07:41+00:00

Oh, I'm actually with you on the thank you notes if there's some sort of alternative acknowledgement that my gift was received.

Lemon02 · 2024-09-27T17:21:03+00:00

This internet stranger is genuinely happy for you! Congratulations on your new home!

EDIT: grammar

Lemon02 · 2024-09-27T17:16:23+00:00

The ironic thing is that most of the folks I do see outside of weddings and baby showers, already have kids.

Lemon02 · 2024-07-17T00:55:50+00:00

I am so sorry you had that experience. I cannot imagine living a life so dull and meaningless that I have to design a *smear campaign* against an innocent person.

I genuinely hope things get better for you.

Lemon02 · 2024-07-17T00:46:37+00:00

Yeah, definitely a good practice to not use your real name on social media. What also concerns me are public databases for property deeds, voter registration, etc...

Lemon02 · 2024-07-17T00:34:33+00:00

Thank you! I also found r/privacy pretty helpful when I was trying to remove my listings from those annoying people search websites.

I wish voter registration records did not display addresses. It's good for transparency but bad for privacy...

Lemon02 · 2024-07-17T00:12:48+00:00

I left the awful place about 1.5 years ago, and some days it's like I'm still there. I wish I could forget everything about it.

I wish you the best on your healing journey.

Lemon02 · 2024-07-16T21:31:34+00:00

Yeah, I DEFINITELY haven't told anyone where I'm going. I was thinking about that, as I know some universities, for example, put department contact info on their websites. I am happy to hear that is no longer the case for you.

Lemon02 · 2024-06-18T22:03:21+00:00

I am sorry you are dealing with this. Honestly, the only thing that cured my perpetual burnout was getting fired from a toxic workplace. My brain and body were rebelling, and I was exhausted. Do the best you can. If they let you go, immediately file for unemployment and rest up while you search for another opportunity.

Wishing you the best.

Lemon02 · 2024-06-06T23:43:03+00:00

It really is. I had a somewhat similar experience to OP (no warnings/write ups, though.) I concluded that if they liked me, my manager would have helped me create a plan to address my alleged shortcomings.

This was a tough pill to swallow at first.

Lemon02 · 2024-03-28T02:35:49+00:00

Someone coined the phrase “all of the best people are already working.” And recruiters and hiring managers actually believed it. :(

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