People are gross, demeaning, and inconsiderate. It never ceases to amaze me how gross, demeaning, and inconsiderate they are. It’s only worsened by the fact that we do, after all, clean up after them daily. Whether its dirty crusty dishes in the sink, candy wrappers, mugs left in odd places (inside the bubbler), or their literal mistakes (‘oh hey did you know our company name is spelled wrong on all these documents?).
So what can you do when you are seen as the office maid/housekeeper/kitchen wench? Though it may feel like the best solution is start the building on fire and walk away as the office burns- like the smart, intelligent, bad b***h you are; the likelihood of your continued employment or any potential employment isn’t great.
My recommendation is to express your frustration in as positive a way as you can manage. It’s not easy when you’re upset. I personally run on caffeine, cuss words, and sarcasm, so I am not an exemplary example of how to behave in this situation. Sometimes saying how something makes you feel, makes you feel a little better. Holding it in doesn’t do anyone any good.
If your boss man/boss lady isn’t receptive to your frustration- then it’s time to stick together. Get your peers together to tackle the not so fun task. It’s likely that if you’re unhappy, they’re most likely unhappy for similar reasons. Misery loves company, and teamwork solves problems.
Maybe your boss man/ boss lady will be more sympathetic to your complaints if they come from a group rather than an individual. Lord knows you don’t want to piss of the people that work hard, clean up literal messes, and clean up people’s mistakes.
Till then- grin and bear it, get your work done, and GTFO at 5:00 PM
If you needed another reason to think Ashton Kutcher is a dreamboat
Yesterday, the Punk'd star passionately testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in a hearing regarding modern slavery and human trafficking. Kutcher referred to his 'Day Job' as the Chairman of Thorn; which is an organization that helps to fight the sexual exploitation of children. You can read more of Kutcher's emotional testimony here. March 14, 2017 is #MyFreedomDay - An event in which students around the world will be holding events to bring awareness to modern slavery and human trafficking.
If you're looking for a new job
Any interest in becoming the new Secretary of Labor? Yesterday Trump's nominee, Andrew Puzder took himself out of the running. Puzder is a fast food executive. Though, as one of Trump's most controversial nominees, he wasn't expected to fair to well at the committee hearing amongst both Dems and Republicans. A few reasons he may have withdrew his nomination are:
- He allegedly abused his ex-wife in the 80's. She even spoke about it on Oprah in disguise. Allegations which his ex-wife has since claimed were false
- He once hired an undocumented alien as a housekeeper for many years. He did however pay all the back taxes.
- He allegedly underpaid his fast food employees.
Oops.
Need a 15 second distraction?
Pick a salad and let Buzzfeed tell you what your age and 'Dream Job' really is (I'm apparently a 46 year old teacher).
Quote of the Day
"Your Life. Your Terms" - Chris Guillebeau
That is, unless you've been dubbed the 'Kitchen Wench'
XOXO,
A
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