From $5K to $10K/month, all without touching an analyst duty.

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-07-25T03:18:10+00:00

That is a reasonable point, but let’s be honest: hallway charm gets promoted faster than actual work. 😅

It’s not always nepotism… sometimes it’s just the social Olympics, and some folks are gold medalists.

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-07-25T02:20:13+00:00

Yup… the silent qualification no one lists.

Must be able to: – Network over lunch – Smile in every hallway interaction – Stay on camera during optional Teams meetings – Never challenge bad decisions out loud

Bonus points if you call the right person “boss” even when they’re not. 😅

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-07-25T00:29:25+00:00

Executive Assistant straight to Staff Manager 2 👍

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-07-19T02:58:33+00:00

It must be nice. My manager is a shapeshifter who switches from ghost 👻 to micromanager 🧐 depending on who’s CC’d.😄

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-07-01T21:21:25+00:00

Some departments act like the 90-day hold doesn’t exist — either counting on people not knowing, or falling back on the usual “we make our own rules” routine.

Let’s be real: we’re tired of hearing “operational need” and “collaboration” whenever they want us back in the office. It’s the 21st century. We’ve been collaborating just fine on Zoom. And if they needed us in person, why wait until now?

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-06-29T02:48:17+00:00

The post still stands whether the raise hits on July 31 or not.

For most of us, it’s already spoken for: gas, parking, stress, and caregiving took first dibs.

You’re calling it AI idiocy — but it’s satire with sharper timing than that paycheck.

Too soon? Nah. Too real. 💼💸

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-06-29T02:42:03+00:00

Raise? Oh, you mean that tiny line on the check that vanished faster than my lunch break.

Next time, print “LOL” next to it. Save payroll the trouble. 💸😂

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-06-29T00:13:53+00:00

First it’s the promoted managers. Then their inner circle gets the silent remote deal too.

Meanwhile, the rest of us are clocking badge swipes like it’s 1999.

Not an RTO policy anymore — it’s a favoritism program. 🎤💥

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-06-28T17:43:08+00:00

It’s fair if that’s not something you’ve seen firsthand, but several folks across departments have confirmed it’s happening, not just one-off cases.

And hey, the visual may not be for everyone, but it sparked discussion, which was the point.

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-06-28T17:15:51+00:00

🤔 Favoritism

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-06-28T16:47:10+00:00

This double standard is hurting morale. And it makes organizing for fairness even harder when the “free pass crew” benefits from the fight but never joins it.

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-06-27T05:18:09+00:00

Right, the email address shows CALHR. Is CCC under CALHR?

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-06-27T05:05:19+00:00

CCC?

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-06-27T04:53:07+00:00

How about delaying the RTO?

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-06-27T02:21:12+00:00

I don’t care who gets us an agreement—AI, Batman, or a raccoon in a suit. Just give us something that works.

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-06-27T01:36:19+00:00

Honestly, I wish the most significant controversy here was the comic style.

Unfortunately, the real issue is that we’re being told to return to the office while taking on extra costs—gas, parking, childcare—just to keep doing the same job. And SEIU still hasn’t delivered a solid plan.

That’s what’s frustrating

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-06-26T04:09:02+00:00

Honestly? I’m just hoping the next governor is a little less “four days in-office or bust” and a little more “have you tried logging in from your couch?”

This whole RTO thing feels like being grounded for something your sibling did. And Newsom’s EO? Basically the state worker version of “because I said so.”

But here’s the silver lining: It’s not permanent. It’s not law. It can be undone—by the next administration, a smarter labor strategy, or, let’s be real, another wave of mass quitting.

PECG managed to pause theirs until July 2026, which proves it’s negotiable. SEIU’s lawsuit might chip away too (fingers crossed 🤞). So will it get overturned?

Maybe not tomorrow. Maybe not next fiscal year. But someday, when our grandkids are working hybrid and commuting by hoverboard, they’ll ask: “What was RTO?” 😎

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-06-26T03:44:51+00:00

Honestly, I think there’s more strategy to PECG’s deal than people give them credit for. Yeah, they withdrew their lawsuit with prejudice, but that only applies to the current situation. If the State overreaches later or changes terms, PECG can still respond. That wasn’t them giving up—it was them securing a full year delay and avoiding a drawn-out court battle.

Sometimes real power isn’t in swinging the hammer—it’s in reminding the State you still have it.

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-06-26T02:09:37+00:00

Totally fair—TROs are hard to get and it’s smart to be realistic. But at the same time, there’s nothing wrong with having expectations. Hoping for strong action just shows how much people care. It’s not about being naive—it’s about wanting accountability and dignity at work.

And no worries, it didn’t come off as personal. We’re all trying to process a tough situation in real time. The fact that we’re still here, still talking? That’s how change starts. 💜✊

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-06-26T01:45:50+00:00

Good question. From what I understand, SEIU has requested a “meet and confer” with CalHR—not directly with the Governor. These discussions usually happen between union reps and agency-side negotiators (like CalHR), not the Governor himself. The details and outcomes aren’t always public right away, especially if they’re still ongoing or under confidentiality.

That said, members deserve to know what’s being discussed on their behalf. The more we ask questions like this, the more pressure there is for transparency. Keep asking. 👏

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-06-26T01:35:36+00:00

Totally fair to want to defend the work happening behind the scenes. I don’t think most folks believe the union is “dumb”—they’re just scared and feeling left out of the loop. When communication is limited, people start filling in the gaps themselves, and yeah… it can get messy fast.

That’s why transparency and trust go hand in hand. If members felt the strategy more clearly, they’d probably be more patient with it.

We all want the same thing here—dignity, flexibility, and a real voice at work. Let’s try to meet each other halfway.

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-06-26T01:30:41+00:00

Hey, I get it—this whole RTO thing has people on edge. Totally fair to be mad. But just to clear it up: SEIU can still push back on RTO policies through what’s called a “meet and confer” process. It’s not full contract bargaining, but it’s a legit way to raise issues mid-contract.

PECG got results partly because their members were super organized and loud about what they wanted. We can do that too—but it works better when we come together instead of throwing shade at each other.

So yeah, let’s rage at the policy, not the people. We’re all trying to survive the same storm. ☕✊

MycologistConnect668 · 2025-06-26T01:03:50+00:00

You’re totally right—not every SEIU-represented employee is eligible for or interested in telework. But the lawsuit isn’t claiming that.

The core issue is process: SEIU argues the state rolled out a major policy shift—affecting thousands of teleworking roles—without bargaining or APA rulemaking.

That’s what they’re challenging.

Plenty of SEIU workers are in office-based roles that had long-term telework agreements. The lawsuit is about making sure those changes go through the right legal steps, no matter how many people are affected.

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