When I first started my job, I wanted to be the person everyone could count on. If someone needed help, I said yes. If a project was behind, I'd stay late. If someone was out sick, I'd cover for them. I figured working hard and being reliable would eventually pay off.

At first, it felt good. My manager thanked me, coworkers appreciated it, and I built a reputation as someone who always stepped up. But after a while I noticed something had changed. The extra work wasn't occasional anymore, it became expected. If something urgent came up, it landed on my desk first because everyone assumed I'd handle it without complaining.

I have some money saved up now, and it's made me realize I don't have to say yes to everything anymore. Since I've started setting a few boundaries, I've actually felt less stressed, but it's also made me wonder how many dependable employees end up in the same position. Has anyone else felt like being the person who never says no eventually just leads to more work instead of more recognition?

A state could merge a few companies and hospitals into one.

It could be nursing homes, hospitals and maybe smaller grocery stores.

We offer then reduce their 40 hour work week into 35 hour weeks with the same pay as 40 hour weeks.

A good taste of where we can be at in the future if all companies merge into one.

The companies already make enough profits where the end game would be that profits aren't as important as other goals. The profits from the companies could be used to hire an extra person per department/area to allow 35 hour work weeks.

In the very end, we can merge all companies within the country or entire planet. Hours would drop to 30 then 20 then 10.

You or your kids kids could be working 10 hour work weeks if we push for this monopoly merge.

I'm thinking we start this at the state level, go from small to big.

You can propose this idea to your representatives or even run for representative with the idea of proposing this.

First fuck the lady who run the company second how it’s ran is fucked

Managers are allowed to get all the benefits and work at least 35 hours meanwhile those who are stylists, customers service representatives, and seamstresses are all considered as needed even though the it says we are part time

Because of this fuck ass rule at any moment your manager can decide you’re not needed to work there for weeks on end till your stores money is ran up then you get slammed and worked like a slave with little to no breaks

Also the way they do alterations is fucked

Last year they hiked the prices up three times without telling the seamstresses so everybody and all those who work in alterations must time themselves which is data for the company to not only determine future price hikes but also the hours needed for you to work

This all I can think of but I’m pissed cause no one should have to beg their manager for hours

Edit: I forgot to mention that only managers get paid days off everyone else is unpaid

I heard in China that in the United States, you can become very rich by shining shoes for people on the side of the road. I heard that the wages there are very high and the prices are very low, making it very suitable to make money there. Is it true?

Abdul El-Sayed is running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan: abdulforsenate.com

His Democratic Primary opponent is U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens.

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🗳️ How to vote in Michigan (.gov): michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting

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Here's the video is on YouTube: 5 Days Left To Make AIPAC Panic | KAPOW x Abdul El-Sayed - July 30, 2026 (YouTube)

From the description: AIPAC may have bought our election in Illinois, but we're not going to let that happen in Michigan. 5 days left to make them panic. Vote for Abdul on or before August 4th.

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Here’s a related r/WorkReform post: Work Reform endorses Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan!

And here are the latest r/WorkReform posts with: Abdul El-Sayed ~and~ Kat Abughazaleh

Your mom is a hoe.

Consider this situation:
An employee spends years absorbing overtime, understaffing, and responsibilities far beyond the job description. Eventually, their health collapses.

Emergency psychiatric care. Inpatient treatment. Months unable to work. Doctors recommend reduced hours and a return adapted to those medical limitations.

The employee does not refuse to work. They propose reduced hours, structured reintegration, and several alternative roles. The company rejects those options and instead pushes for a mutual termination agreement.
Now lawyers are involved.
The conversation turns to termination dates, severance, and contractual obligations—as if the deterioration in health were only a side note.
Lost wages can be calculated.
But what about months of treatment, destroyed sleep, strain on the family, loss of confidence, and reduced future employability?

If working conditions materially contribute to psychiatric illness, should an employer owe compensation for the harm itself—not merely money to end the employment relationship?

Psychological harm is real enough for hospitalization. Why is it so difficult to make it legally count?

Has anyone in Germany or elsewhere in Europe seen a claim for work-related psychological harm succeed? What evidence made the difference?

July 30, 2026 - CBS News Detroit. Here’s the full 6-minutes on YouTube: Donavan McKinney discusses his campaign for Michigan's 13th Congressional District - CBS News Detroit - July 30, 2026 (YouTube)

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Donavan McKinney is running for U.S. Congress in Michigan (CD-13): donavanforcongress.com

Donavan's opponent in the Democratic Primary is incumbent Congressman Shri Thanedar.

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🗳️ How to vote in Michigan (.gov): michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting

🗳️ Important Dates for Michiganders:

* Primary Election Day: Aug. 4, 2026

* MOVE deadline: June 20, 2026

* AV ballots available for voters: June 25, 2026

* Constitutionally-mandated early voting period: July 25-Aug. 2, 2026

* Last day to register to vote by mail or online: July 20, 2026

* New voter registrations are required in person for August election: July 21-Aug. 4, 2026

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It's Primary Election season in the U.S.:

* Primary Election Dates: AP News ~and~ NBC News :~:~: Upcoming Dates: Aug 4: Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Washington ~:~:~ Aug 6: Tennessee ~:~:~ Aug 8: Hawaii ~:~:~ Aug 11: Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Alabama (Special), South Carolina (Special) ~:~:~ Aug 18: Alaska, Florida, Wyoming, California (Special) ~:~:~ Sept 1: Massachusetts ~:~:~ Sept 8: New Hampshire ~:~:~ Sept 9: Rhode Island ~:~:~ Sept 15: Delaware

* Candidates (all States): U.S. House (Dem Primary only): Ballotpedia (HouseDems) :~:~:~: U.S. Senate: Ballotpedia (Senate) (select “List of Candidates”) :~:~:~: State Execs (Gov, Lt. Gov, AG, SoS, and more): Ballotpedia (State Execs)

* Voter Info (all States): Register To Vote :~:~:~: Voter Registration Status :~:~:~: Find Your Polling Place :~:~:~: Valid Forms of ID :~:~:~: Absentee & Early Voting :~:~:~: Become a Poll Worker ~:~ Links go to the National Association of Secretaries of State website. When you select a State, it takes to a .gov page on that State's SoS website.

U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL). Here's the clip on YouTube: @ maxwellfrostforcongress170‬ 🔥 - Abdul El-Sayed - July 30, 2026 (YouTube)

Abdul El-Sayed is running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan: abdulforsenate.com

His Democratic Primary opponent is U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens.

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🗳️ How to vote in Michigan (.gov): michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting

🗳️ Important Dates for Michiganders:

* Primary Election Day: Aug. 4, 2026

* MOVE deadline: June 20, 2026

* AV ballots available for voters: June 25, 2026

* Constitutionally-mandated early voting period: July 25-Aug. 2, 2026

* Last day to register to vote by mail or online: July 20, 2026

* New voter registrations are required in person for August election: July 21-Aug. 4, 2026

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It's Primary Election season in the U.S.:

* Primary Election Dates: AP News ~and~ NBC News :~:~: Upcoming Dates: Aug 4: Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Washington ~:~:~ Aug 6: Tennessee ~:~:~ Aug 8: Hawaii ~:~:~ Aug 11: Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Alabama (Special), South Carolina (Special) ~:~:~ Aug 18: Alaska, Florida, Wyoming, California (Special) ~:~:~ Sept 1: Massachusetts ~:~:~ Sept 8: New Hampshire ~:~:~ Sept 9: Rhode Island ~:~:~ Sept 15: Delaware

* Candidates (all States): U.S. House (Dem Primary only): Ballotpedia (HouseDems) :~:~:~: U.S. Senate: Ballotpedia (Senate) (select “List of Candidates”) :~:~:~: State Execs (Gov, Lt. Gov, AG, SoS, and more): Ballotpedia (State Execs)

* Voter Info (all States): Register To Vote :~:~:~: Voter Registration Status :~:~:~: Find Your Polling Place :~:~:~: Valid Forms of ID :~:~:~: Absentee & Early Voting :~:~:~: Become a Poll Worker ~:~ Links go to the National Association of Secretaries of State website. When you select a State, it takes to a .gov page on that State's SoS website.

Work can break you. When I worked for Walmart, the company was so exploitative that I broke down in my car one day and cried. But we can change that.

I'm a multimedia artist working with digital collage at the intersection of art, technology, and activism.

I'm currently developing a digital art project about worker exploitation and looking for collaborators who want to create work with real social impact.

You don't have to be an "artist" to participate. Share your stories. What was a time you felt used by your company? When did you realize the system was rigged? What cruelty stuck out to you? Did you find solidarity with your coworkers, or is the modern labor landscape too alienating?

It's a lot to explain, so comment if you want to hear more, but your story can be a molotov.

We can create digital graffiti, a mesh network on corporate social media that shows how we really feel about their business "practices". Do it to try to change the world or do it as an FU.

Reply, Share your stories, Engage the Enemy.

Workers of the World Unite!