I almost got fired for working overtime at a retirement home when I was younger. I was in charge of closing and sometimes opening. They complained that I needed to finish up sooner or clock out sooner. I told them people would die if I didn’t do my job properly, and I’d report them. They let me stay, but they made it hard. The old folks loved me, though, and everyone them felt like my grandparent. I was told by people around me that I should pick my battles better, but I knew I’d picked the right one. Fuck, it sucked so much, though. Doing good work and demanding pay is a battle.
I almost got fired for working overtime at a retirement home when I was younger. I was in charge of closing and sometimes opening. They complained that I needed to finish up sooner or clock out sooner. I told them people would die if I didn’t do my job properly, and I’d report them. They let me stay, but they made it hard. The old folks loved me, though, and everyone them felt like my grandparent. I was told by people around me that I should pick my battles better, but I knew I’d picked the right one. Fuck, it sucked so much, though. Doing good work and demanding pay is a battle.