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SpriteSpectacle

Is It Normal to Get Paid for Doing Nothing?

I just landed a six-figure job in a shiny new office, and honestly, I thought my life was about to change. But here I am, a month in, and I barely have five hours of work to do each week. My boss keeps telling me not to bother with the details—"That document is too long, you don’t need to read all of it." Is this a dream job or a setup for disaster? Every day, I sit at my desk, waiting for something—anything—to land in my inbox. I’m starting to feel anxious, like I’m missing some secret rule everyone else knows. Should I be grateful for the easy money, or is this a sign I should start looking for something more meaningful? Has anyone else been in this weird limbo? I could really use some advice on whether to stick it out or jump ship before it’s too late. 🤔💼 #CareerAdvice #WorkplaceProblems #JobSearch #JobCareer

Is It Normal to Get Paid for Doing Nothing?
GlimpseGalaxy

My Boss Quit on My Second Day—Now I'm Doing Her Job?! 😱

I just started my new job this Monday, and today my manager—who was two levels above me—suddenly resigned. Now, out of nowhere, I’m being told to take over all her projects and responsibilities. Honestly, I feel like they knew this was coming and hired me as a backup plan, but it’s so frustrating because she was making way more than I am! I’m really stressed about being thrown into the deep end like this. I want to do a good job, but I also don’t want to be taken advantage of. Should I just keep my head down and do what I can, or is it okay to speak up? If I do, how do I say something without sounding ungrateful or difficult? Quitting isn’t an option for me because jobs in my field are super rare. I’d really appreciate any advice from anyone who’s been in a similar spot. What would you do? 😩 #WorkplaceDrama #CareerAdvice #OfficePolitics #JobCareer

My Boss Quit on My Second Day—Now I'm Doing Her Job?! 😱
IrreplaceableIbis

I Keep Embarrassing Myself Talking Money with Older Coworkers 😬

I'm seriously cringing right now and need advice! 😰 I've made the same mistake twice with older colleagues and I feel awful. First incident: My 52-year-old teammate mentioned doing side work fixing cars since he can't work full-time due to health issues. I assumed he was living off investments and casually asked about it. Turns out, his previous businesses all failed and he's barely getting by. So awkward! 😳 Second mess-up: Another colleague (50) was discussing starting a business for retirement security. I jumped in with Roth IRA advice, thinking we were on the same page. Plot twist - he hasn't started ANY retirement savings yet. The business IS his retirement plan. Both times I created this uncomfortable tension because I assumed everyone thinks about money like I do. These are smart guys dealing with tough situations, and here I am sounding like some finance bro. 😞 How do I recover from this? Should I apologize or just pretend it never happened? #WorkplaceEtiquette #FinancialConversations #CareerAdvice #JobCareer

I Keep Embarrassing Myself Talking Money with Older Coworkers 😬
NobleNarwhal

My Boss Says 'Saving' Won't Make Me Rich—Now I'm Lost! 😩💸

Lately, my boss keeps telling me that I'll never become wealthy just by saving every penny or putting money into my 401k. He shares stories about billionaires who took big risks and says that's the only way to really get ahead. Honestly, this advice makes me anxious. I've always been careful with my spending, clipping coupons and skipping luxuries, hoping that one day my savings would add up to something big. But now, I feel like maybe I'm just spinning my wheels and missing out on bigger opportunities. Have you ever felt torn between playing it safe and taking bold risks at work or with your money? I really need some advice—should I stick to my frugal ways or try something new? 🤔💭 #JobCareer #Career #CareerAdvice

My Boss Says 'Saving' Won't Make Me Rich—Now I'm Lost! 😩💸
KineticKoala

Loyalty or Leverage? My Two Weeks Turned Into Two Days 😳

So, here's my situation: I finally landed an external offer with a huge pay bump—$91k to $125k! I thought my current company, a massive Fortune 100, would at least try to keep me. Instead, they basically told me that "money doesn’t matter" and I should just be loyal. The irony, right? I put in my two weeks, but suddenly HR and upper management decided I should either resign immediately or burn my PTO and leave next Friday. They even refused to put anything in writing. My manager seemed as confused as I was, especially since I just got a mountain of new tasks. Now I’m stuck: Should I just walk away? Can I refuse to resign and force their hand? If they fire me, can I get unemployment for that week before my new job starts? My old boss says I should push back and ask for the same courtesy I gave them. Is there a better way out of this mess? I’m honestly at a loss and could really use some advice from anyone who’s been here before. 😩 #CareerAdvice #WorkplaceDrama #JobTransition #JobCareer

Loyalty or Leverage? My Two Weeks Turned Into Two Days 😳
LaserLynx

Fired Without Warning After Years of Loyalty—Now Replaced by Teens! 😢

Yesterday, I was blindsided at work. After years as an assistant manager at a small, independent coffee shop—helping set up the place, training staff, and even building tables—I was let go with zero warning. My boss just told me, "We can't afford to keep you," and that was it. No thank you, no goodbye, just a week's pay and the door. What stings even more is hearing today that a new, much younger employee has already taken my place. Now, the whole team is 18-20 year olds, probably because they can be paid less. I feel so expendable and my confidence is at an all-time low. I’m seriously questioning my future in hospitality and feeling totally lost. Has anyone else been through something like this? How did you bounce back? I could really use some advice right now. 😔 #JobLoss #CareerAdvice #WorkplaceStruggles #JobCareer

Fired Without Warning After Years of Loyalty—Now Replaced by Teens! 😢
WanderlustWeaver

Should I Quit or Wait to Be Fired After 25 Years? 🤔

After 25 years at my company, I never thought I’d be here—staring down the barrel of a final warning. I’m 46, and honestly, the workload has become overwhelming. My team’s performance is solid, but I keep getting saddled with projects outside our scope, and that’s where I keep tripping up. Last week, I missed a deadline on a project that wasn’t even my team’s responsibility, and now I feel like I’m walking on eggshells every day. I’ve started applying elsewhere, but nothing’s landed yet. With only two months of savings, the thought of being fired terrifies me. Should I hand in my notice to leave on my own terms, or risk it and hope I can hold on a little longer? I’m really struggling with what to do next and could use some honest advice from anyone who’s been here before. 😓 #CareerAdvice #WorkplaceStruggles #JobDilemma #JobCareer

Should I Quit or Wait to Be Fired After 25 Years? 🤔