'The big quit' as millions leave jobs in US - BBC News
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- Millions of Americans are leaving their jobs in what economists are calling "the great resignation".
2021 has seen a huge number of people in the US change their careers - last month four million quit their jobs.
BBC's US correspondent Michelle Fleury went to meet people in Kentucky, where people are quitting at a higher rate than in many other states.
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Managers have seem to have lost human compassion and empathy. How could you threat someone’s job when their daughter may have cancer and miss peoples funerals. Simply unbelievable. Treat your staff right and they will stay.
Big difference between management and leadership. Most "managers" have no leadership qualities at all - simply bullying and nagging your staff while micromanaging them and deliberately avoiding rewarding their successes is NOT "leadership". Not even close.
Terrible "managers" are one of the reasons im scared to get a job. Theyll make it out that I need to dedicate my life to it
The saying shit rolls down hill is in some cases. The owners and the ones above the manager have a lot to do with it too. They pressure the managers then the managers pressure the workers.
My husband became a manager last year and he treats everyone with respect, care and concern. He helps his workers when they have family issues or emergencies and tells them that family is more important than work and to go home early, etc. He also improves their mood as often as he can to help them have a positive attitude! However, upper management and corporate doesn't like this, they threatened to fire him if he didn't go back to his former position because he isn't the BULLDOG they want a manager to be. He didn't quit or step down and they've yet to fire him... His numbers are stellar and they really have no reason that's fire-able, other than being a caring manager. He's not happy with the job but he sees how needed he is to those under him.
@@batman6621 lol what? where do you live
I quit my airport job for this reason, It was literally killing me. I run my own little store now, earn less but I am much happier and healthier.
Let your boss feel the burn
I hope you the best. You took one for the team.
Good for you. And good luck for your store.
@@bloodwargaming3662 as your boss feeling the burn, you busy making money
@@tishagonzalez725 ya bcz most of the Bosses were making money and the people were struggling
The man who couldn’t go to his grandfathers funeral because of work and getting written up....that is offensive to the human race, his employers should be ashamed and I hope when they meet their makers they will have to answer to what they did to others on earth.
That is a terrible way to treat your employees. I’m so lucky to work for a great company that values family and work life balance.
No need to treat people like that. It's evil.
Yeah... if there wouldn't be employee who would have one funeral every month .....
To be fair, he never said he couldn't go to his funeral BECAUSE of work, just that he didn't get to. It could have been a visitation restriction at the hospital
They are not ashamed, because it is the norm in USA working culture. Just taking vacation time is seen as slacking at your job. It's the hampster wheel of hope, the American dream has evaporated. USA middle class life peaked in late 1950's. Check the data and see for yourself. Bezos flies into space, while his minions are crushed to death in his factory by tornado. 401k retirements stolen by Wall Street, many states are bankrupt.
I've ended buying Iphones, name brand clothes and accessories, ended my Amazon account, ended Netflix, HBO, Disney. This is something that I continue to strive for. There are more economical alternatives that do support the consumer instead of filling the wallets of corporate giants. When one starts supporting local and small businesses that treat their employees right, it feels better and creates a better community.
This is one of the greatest things to come out of this mess. Don’t give your life to a company that will replace you tomorrow without a second thought
Yeah especially your health!
I’m too poor to have a choice.
yup
@@Buttington_Headerson that's why they succeed
@@Buttington_Headerson
the last 50 years, employers made sure to constantly remind us how lucky we were to have a job. Now its time for the next 50 years where employers should realize how lucky they are to have us workers.
Yo bro let's be friends
They will not be hiring the children their workers could not afford to have.
@@chrishoff402 Yes, what else do you think will happen in the future?
@@chrishoff402 are you social science major bro??
@@potter5647 Well, back in the day I took macroeconomics, polysci, systems analysis and design. I also built up my education fund starting age 5 picking fruit and moved up from there. I'm retired now, my worst day retired is better than my best day working.
I walked off my job of 8 years this summer because I was simply being taken advantage of. My workload increased by like 4x and at times I was the only employee left, but my pay didn't increase at all. After a crazy week where I made the company a buttload of money and handled far more than I should, working 14 hour days, I got a bonus of 50$ in my check and a pat on the back. That was nearly the last straw. Employers profits are up and our wages are way down. Not to mention how the dollar has fallen in the past 2 years. I'm sick of it and I'm starting my own business. Ill never work for anyone else again. I'm not doing all the work while making pennies on the dollar.
man... good luck.
Good for you! The best of luck in your future endeavors.
smart
What business
White Americans are a minority now so its the United States of grater Mexico nowadays
The right of workers to earn a living wage, have safe working conditions and live with dignity should always be respected and upheld.
everyone earns a living wage. Those who complain live beyond their means. You live in an expensive city and can't afford it, move somewhere else. You have yourself to blame for not preparing yourself to live outside your parents house.....
Say that shit again so they can hear you
@@dotjai330 so explain why people are on food stamps and sap or whic? People don’t get a livable wage in this country.
@@lupuswarrior6785 If you're making a wage and you're living, then it's probably a "living wage". It is a bad term, because it implicitly suggests that people can't afford to "live" and yet, every single working person I have ever seen was living. When you say a "living wage" you mean a "higher wage".
It isn't just a living wage though!! Hell I wouldn't mind earning a "decent paycheck" but when you have to work nearing 80 hours a week and you are missing out on your daughters' girl scout events and your sons football games doesn't make work worth doing!! And honestly having to blow off your wedding anniversary because you were told you have to "stay an extra four hours tonight", doesn't make you a better employee either!! Especially if you are not going to see another extra thin dime of pay increase to your own income for "helping the company out"!! Sure you might get the "overtime pay" but that is a "one time thing"!! And it still doesn't replace watching your babies first steps, or skip mowing the lawn for another week, because you have to spend all day Saturday stuck at work to meet a deadline YOU DID NOT CREATE!
And many companies today give you medical insurance packages that actually cost you money directly out of your paycheck!! And when you go to take little Timmy to the doctor, your boss tells you "You can take him to the doctor, but you might not have a job when you come back!" so basically you are paying for medical insurance you are not even allowed to us!! BUT the government demands your company offer you the insurance so you are stuck in a constant Catch 22 with it!!
Wouldn't let him off work for his sick daughter or his grandfather's funeral?!?! Are there no laws in place for that? That's absolutely crazy.
Welcome to corporate America, where you are free to work or work more.
Is crazy is legal to not give people free days to bury family members or taking care of sick children .
There are laws in uk I got 30k from a large company you most likely use when they tried to constructively dismiss me when my daughter got cancer. Yeah I questioned humanity after that one. Can't mention the company as I signed a NDC , but you most likely use them on a daily basis they used to have ties to a certain billionaire who loves doge.
@@voltorb433 PayPal?
My friend's matron of honor passed away weeks before her wedding, she had cancer that took a turn for the worst. Her husband's employer didn't want to give him off for his wife's funeral because they said he used all his days off while she was sick. They told him he should have planned his time off better because he knew she was going to die. Luckily he took it further up the management chain and got his time off, bereavement leave is supposed to be separate from PTO time.
It's so funny to watch economists attempt to explain this "phenomenon" other than people just want to be treated like humans.
There are copious amounts of paid professionals being compensated for simply stating the obvious. Makes everyone else roll their eyes.
blind to the hundreds of thousands who quit work because government covid checks offered more money.
Economists are not human
Economists is the lamest job in the world. Literally nothing they say work, but they still get paid to talk seriously on TV
Economics is a literal pseudoscience. They failed to predict every crash that was not obvious and yet claim to be able to explain said crashes. The explanation of course being nonsensical word salad.
Some of these employers are inhumane. The man who's daughter was sick, given no flexibility at all its sickening I'm glad he left. I have no sympathy for businesses struggling to hire. We all remember how they mercilessly fired people with little to no severance, while pocketing bailout money. Finally some karma!
“Some”? I think its normal if there isn’t a law about it.
He should have used Family Medical Leave Act. Federal law.
I too hope that it is good for workers, but that unfortunately is not the decades long trend.
Karma is not an English origin word. Maybe other people should misuse your English words?
Businesses were hit by unnecessary lockdowns and governments bailed them out and now forcing them to fire employees to get jabbed!
And governments are planning for more lockdowns, which means more handouts and bailouts and will result in businesses forced to lay off workers if they don't take 3rd, 4th, and more booster jabs!!
If majority stand up all of the nonsense will stop, but majority seem happy to get stabbed sorry jabbed!!
People are tired of being called essential, yet being paid as if you're disposable.
I'm from Brazil and I got laid off last year from my Executive Assistant job where I had 5 terrible bosses. It was the best thing that happened to me! Now I work from home teaching English to Portuguese native speakers. I don't get stuck in traffic, I go to the gym almost every day and cook myself healthy meals. So happy!!!
congrats!!!!
I love your name 🥺
Congrats
I wish i were as brave as you, you are amazing
Happy for you
Isn't it mad how we allowed ourselves to be conditioned into believing a job has to take priority over every other aspect of our lives.
Great to see more and more people realizing their value and worth.
Edit: For those in the replies who clearly missed the point, I never said you shouldn't work. I said we have been made to accept that a job must have priority over everything else in life, even matters involving our families.
Stop. You sound like a melodramatic TikToker
@@sexyhijabidancer2139 Why don't you??
Well you have to put food on the table somehow
Yeah this was a dumb statement, who the hell is going to pay for the food mortgage etc....just dumb
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The old saying applies “people don’t quit jobs; they quit bosses.”
The vaccine mandates will cause 10-25 million more quits then after months with short staff 10s of millions more will burnout and even get sick from overwork
I quit jobs. I loved my bosses.
I quit my bosses in 2019.
They were/are scum.
Money is tighter, but my stress level is way down.
So right. A bad boss can make a great job terrible.
Yea that's not true I quit jobs unless the pay is where I need it to be.
My heart goes out to all those people who weren't treated as they should be in those jobs. They deserve better and I'm glad they took steps to get themselves out.
I quit my job because my boss was turning into a slave driver expecting me to do everyone else's job...
I demanded a raise or a promotion, he denied my request so I left the business... fast forward two months and he is now trying to negotiate my return...
It's not that he appreciates me or even that he has learned his lesson
It's just his desperation was outweighed by my resolve.
There is no worker shortage. There is a wage shortage.
💯% The MSM would not mention this but everyone knows that wages hasn’t caught up with the rising cost of living.
pHuck capitalism long live the working class
Inequality pay gap. 😳
Not only wage shortage but value of dollar. Think in 2019-2020 40% of the dollar was printed can only guess what it's now. Find a good passion/fun with work you do. If not then time to move on ( i'm one of those that has been working alot of hours in something I dislike, sadly)
@@full__tilt It has never tracked even the falsified inflation reports given out when the central bank poo poos, for decades.
I got money thrown at me at my last job because a grown man didn’t want to wait in line to pay for his food. It’s so degrading and it makes sense that so many people don’t want to deal with this anymore.
What was your job and who exactly threw the money at you if you don't mind me asking?
It reminds me of the grown man who went Karen (in this case "Kevin") on me because of the increase of food prices. We're a family business, if meat prices go up, our dishes need to go up and we only increased the food prices at most by about $1AUD, but majority of his favourite meals which him and his family eats, they were increased at most by about 50 cents AUD and his King prawns were increased by $1 AUD. Keep in mind, they're on welfare and they do work for in a nearby branch of a major retail chain as retail assistant and drive a car that takes up a lot of petrol. My own family did not support me because I exhibited a "bad attitude", ignoring the fact that I was initially polite, empathetic, I was a teen, I needed to go and study, I can't abandon the counter and he tried to act rude to get a better deal by wordlessly slipping another competitor's menu in front of my face and interrupting me with "look at the menu" whenever I tried to be professional and I tried to tell him we can't change the prices. At that point, my "bad attitude" which my family had an issue was me saying "I don't care" in response to his bad behaviour, I was sticking up for myself. They all knew what happened, because I explained, but they all focused on me saying "I don't care". I get much more intelligent feedback, understanding and support from people who aren't even my family in a non-family affiliated workplace.
@@firstnamelastname4249 it was at a Cracker Barrel and it was a middle aged white man lol
Yeah, I used to work at service stations when I was younger and I got money thrown at me every now and again. Sometimes, near the end of my “career” there I started throwing things back at them, rude pricks…
Customer service sucks, and it’s depressing, and a small portion of the public are complete jerkoffs. I support what is happening, public frontline workers are copping crap they shouldn’t have to deal with
don't work in food service. you deal with human trash in that field.
People have spent decades being abused and harrassed by their employers. Low pay, little or no benefits? Do you blame them? Best thing you can do is tell your boss to shove it and walk.
My insurance deductible went from $3500 to $5000 for next year. But my hospital bill this past few months was $4500, covid. I was wondering how is this when my deductible is $3500? Oh, some doctor walked into your room and that doctor was out of network in a hospital that was in network. It's not just bosses, the whole system is a scam. I got a $0.45 cent raise for next year. But I actually like my job.
@@bertroost1675 your absolutely right. Insurance is a scam and the healthcare system is not patient orientated. It is insurance orientated. The insurance company uses patients as pawns. Doctors and laboratories collect your co-payments and receive kickbacks and the insurance companies collect your premiums. If you ask a doctor if your insurance company sucks based upon coverage of tests, they will not tell you. They have a gag order under contract with the insurance company. They get bonuses from the insurance companies. It's a horrible corrupt system.
The entire system is a fascade. A wolf in sheep's clothing. Congratulations on finding an employer that you like working for but in the year 2021 it's absymal that one cannot give a minimum of $1.00 an hour raise. After taxes, what does that come out to $0.50?
Simple as this for me: I changed jobs after 20 months without being able to go home to see my family. The most important sentence I heard from the person who hired me at my current job was " There's nothing more important than health and family" I knew right there that he was the kind of person I wanted to work for.
Over here in Europe that’s law that your employer has to stick to….!
@@muttley7196 hopefully one day we can catch up. At the moment we are being held back by mega corporations and brainwashed conservatives :/
@@user-wh1st3hq9u I do hope that’s so ! For some reason most of us Europeans are labelled socialist by the American media and right wing politicians! But we are just as capitalist as America and have a fair political system where people have multiple choices on who to vote! Not just two parties! It’s not perfect but at least we have more of a democratic choice!
@@muttley7196 From what I've heard that sounds pretty accurate. The U.S. is just unfortunately a country that lacks in education but has a lot of propaganda that sadly leads people to believe irrationally and believe the made up stuff about places that function better than us that allows our multi billionaire class to maintain control.
@@user-wh1st3hq9u Even some millionaires are re-thinking. You may like to check out the Patriotic Millionaires.
It's crazy that so many of us have the same story. I worked for the same restaurant company for 32 years. The last 20, I spent as a general manager. I was forced to take a pay cut when Covid first started. Then I was furloughed. I worked 60-70 hours a week for 20 years. I missed anniversaries, birthdays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas out of a misplaced sense of duty. Being furloughed was cool for 2 weeks. Then what? You go from working 70 hours a week to 0 hours per week, it fucks with you. That being said, I saw my family more during my one year of being furloughed than I did in 20 years combined. I found a job where I am paid hourly. I make like $100 less a week take home, but I also work 30 hours less a week and I am appreciated. The company I had worked for prior is now a dumpster fire and deserves every bit of it.
Sad story James, but so glad you've found something else. It just seems so foreign, I live in Australia and if we have too much holiday leave saved up we are forced to take time off.
Love your job, but never fall in love with your company because you never know when the company stops loving you - Narayana Murthy
Sorry to say but you're the muscle that drives the engine, in all those years and hours you could of built a cabin, a house, a home, a plot, a land, a garden, a farm, a homstead, a life.
Enjoy your newfound life!
I am really sorry to hear that
I lost two brothers in the space of three months, my marriage ended the same time, took me a year to come through it, quit my job and went self employed as I realised that chasing the big salary didn't make me any happier, life is for living and loving those close to you. Never deny your dreams and take heart and courage from those that support you.
hang in there and look after yourself, that is a lifechanging combination of events.
I wish you all the best David, may you find happiness in what you do and enjoy the fruits of your hard labour.
Well said
Your LIFE is the most important thing, to your children and your wife.Work is a is Hump we all have to bare, just make sure its a good job for YOU not your employer!
10s of millions more will quit as 40 hour or more work weeks are no longer worth it. Anyway most things will be lockdown globally on-off and other problems where travel isn't even possible/too many hassles and after a while buying new cars is also not worth it so better to have more free time to recuperate than live as a constant working debt slavr.
I left my 50k a year job in the UK and moved to Sweden. It was the best thing I ever did. I have more time with my kids and I actually get to see them grow and develop. Now I work from home, i don't have to deal with crappy people face to face, and I live life at my own pace. My old bosses were toxic narcissistic weirdos, who promoted an unhealthy crabs in a barrel mentality in the workplace.
Even so you need an income to pay for your kids. Being childfree, I don't need so much income
Be careful Sweden will steal your children. They are known for that
Sweden is quite nice, better lifestyle compared to the UK I reckon. All of Scandinavian countries are great places to live.
@@SamSam-mv6gf What are u on about?
Glad u find ur own happiness in life, Ur boss seems crazy and super toxic ☠️
I think one of the things that came out of the pandemic was people realizing the futility of working jobs that just don't pay the bills. If the option is to work and not be able to afford cost of living and not work and not be able to afford the cost of living then why work? A point of wage hopelessness and housing unaffordability has been reached that we are going to have a tough time coming back from. I work for a staffing agency hiring in one of these markets, and it's really tough finding people willing to work for even $25-$30/hr when the average house is over half a million dollars, and is snapped up by property management companies that can offer thousands cash above asking price to beat out "normal people" and then turn it around as a rental property for vacationers that is unaffordable for the local working population.
sad but same here in GERMANY
Sounds like FL, housing and cost of living is so high now. Jobs paying minimum wage, big companies snapping up housing way above asking price, then renting them out at inflated rental prices. Someone tell me how anyone is supposed to make a life, when they can’t even afford the basics?!
@fafaf afaf Thanks for that insightful and well thought out comment.
Make a petition and get signatures to put on the ballot, for the people to vote on, that requires residency for home ownership in the city/state. No person/entity/company, is allowed to own more than x amount of rental properties, etc.. If a house goes up for sale, the top bid from a resident gets the house, no non resident bids can be accepted if someone local bids on it. Be pretty easy to get the people to vote on something like this.
damn sign me up! 25-30/hr? i have a college degree and the most i've earned to date has been $12/hr. people are stingy AF.
That man's story is touching. He's very brave for being honest about his feelings. I wish him plenty of success in business.
@Ehbfunbcc Whjfhbhjxf Why are you like this ?
@Ehbfunbcc Whjfhbhjxf you got some personal problems with the man!?
Chill!
@Ehbfunbcc Whjfhbhjxf Maybe we don’t have all the sides of the story, but that’s precisely why you shouldn’t judge him so easily...
That thanks,the new dictadorship of proletery of stay home and death of hungry.Close all in name of science and of life but ,the economic see after and now .Go crisis and of when is the faut ?
All funerals were shut down to covid protocol but whoaaaaa the manager
As an American living in Europe I realized America really messed me up thinking I had to work myself to death and feeling guilty to take vacation and call out sick. Europeans work to live whereas Americans live to work. My boss here in Europe had to order me to take time off. How screwed up is that? I'm glad Americans are resigning for their own peace of minds. Sad it took a pandemic to make them realize it.
Guess what? Despite the work work work culture, most workers in American are still struggling to make ends meet and wallowing in debt. Some are even working multiple jobs to get by.
atleast you can afford a vacation in canada most people wont leave there province let alone the country, its quite sad
Yeah but US has a much better work culture. I think. Workers in a US company seem to be alot more supportive towards one another therefore creating a better work atmosphere. But still Amazon is not one of those companies but in general you could say that about the US. I only wish it was a bit more fair and the hypercompetition was somewhat controlled then it'd be perfect.
I liked to jack off at work
@@Angry-Lynx based cooming on company time.
I do think we Americans are obsessed with work, and it's a good thing that this viewpoint is changing. I lost both of my grandparents and parents this year... It has been life altering! I think my biggest takeaway from my losses is that life is just too short to not be around the people you love and to not live your life in a way that brings you joy.
I think the last two years woke up a lot of people. Why run the rat race if there is nothing at the end? You cant get absolute devoted employees, if your not even paying enough to rent in the market. Why should i give up my life, for an employer who wont even match inflation?
@@johng1738 exactly, why should the common person break his back so some rich businessman can live the high life? It’s stupid
I’m sorry for your losses. Wishing you peace and healing in 2022
Cheers to all the comments so far in this thread from an ordinary Aussie.
I'm sorry for your loss, I can't imagine losing 3 family members in a year. My prayers go out to you.
The pandemic has changed people's values and actually brought us all closer together as a community despite the media, governments and social distancing.
Everything they do always backfires so they desperately cling on and pump most the worlds money into control mechanisms like greed packages
Not in Italy,here people are stupid and selfish
@@Craig121000 Pocahontas called. She misses you.
Fuck the community, nothing but a bunch of useless losers that are too lazy to get a job like everyone else. What are all these people doing right now that are "standing up against the big bad employers"? Rhetorical question. They are all jobless. Putting a damper on the economy overall
for sure
In Socialist Germany we get a day free by law to go to a funeral of a relative.
Life is short... people are starting to realize that doing something you like is worth your time ☺️
Who give money?only rich ppl can quit and enjoy
@@diggedboy2333 money is depend on your lifestyle
@Escape Room they want this lifestyle for two reason, they don't have a purpose to pursue and they feel insecure inside.
@Escape Room I am not a Christian myself, but I agree with you on the matter that they feed their souls with emptiness, and that is actually being done on purpose to encourage consumerism.
A purpose in life comes in many forms including religions and positive changes to the world can be through many ways and angles
@Escape Room yes I agree with you, I see it all the time and it disgusting.
the other day I saw a UA-cam thumbnail for a subject about off grid living, the thumbnail was disgusting, what kind of people show their wifes and daughters in sexualized manner to lure viewers.
They didn't lure in viewers interested in off grid living for sure.
I clicked it to block their channel, people have nothing to live for and have completely lost their morals, they have weak minds and hearts.
For those unaware, this has also been happening in Asia (particularly China and Japan), where people quite literally lie down and refuse to do anything. Two other countries, well known for their extremely harsh working enviroments.
Meanwhile in Denmark, I'm hoping that more companies switch to a 4-day work week. Tried that a bit last year for a few months, was pure heaven! That extra day does A LOT.
@@CoryPchajek I would want a 3 day weekend 😁
Yes. It's called mental health and actually having a life. Not being a slave. Congratulations 💌
If you are a man in China, it is tough and you have to work unless you are wealthy enough to not work. Most women just want to marry and then sit at home whilst the man has to work and support everyone.
Mexico works more hours than China and Japan. They work like 72 hour work weeks Monday to Saturday and minimum wage over is like $80 bucks a week, so they only make like max$400< usd> a month, but the prices for food and gas is the same as America, so their only option is cheap high fat -fast food which is taking its toll.
But yeah, the fact that we pay US prices for all our goods is really messed up. We're sort of like Ukraine and Russia, we use natural gas and its all imported from the US and the price is the same. We have to pay $120 for electric/gas which is around 33% of our wages , in the US only 05% of your wage goes to electricity and gas(if using).
Food- Around $200 is needed to feed one-two people a month in the US at minimal. You can do $150 a month for two but that's super college type diet eating ramen and unhealthy.
In Mexico the prices are the same as the US. So once again, 40% of your wage goes to food and that's just going on a college type diet, in the US 10% of your wage goes food and it goes a long way.
In America, if your conservative w/ your money, 60% of your bills are all paid for. So you still havve 40% of your income to spend on leisure goods. That's around $2000-5000 USD to save up or spend at your will.
In Mexico nearly 95% of your wage goes to pay bills. So only 5% of your wage is to be spent on emergencies like medical expenses. The problem is that many Americans are coming to mexico for cheap healthcare which is inflating the prices so now the local resdients can't pay for the goods.
Mexico work life balance is like America, Chinas and Japan but on steroids , that's why when they go the US they work a shi* load of hours because they are used to it. Their govt was neo libs... what ended up happening after 70% of jobs dissapeared in the 80s is that many turned to the GIG economy, the problem is that foreign companies like Wal Mart and Uber etc were allowed to compete with the small times.. So even if we turn to gig eocnomies in the US, we will be comnpeting against itnernational corporations and players just to survive off scraps.
The US can quit their jobs, but there will be thousands of migrants from other countries waiting in line to replace them to get their shot at the 'amderican dream' . it's always been that way in America. The good guys don't win in the end , sure change will happen but after they've been fired.
And the fate is worse if you accept it like Mexico did. They just took it on the chin and didn't say a thing.
@@ashleyburns6752 not only that, but Chinese women specifically look for rich men so they can demand the highest, Most expensive fashion & accessories & sit at home and post selfies on Instagram & tiktok too. Impossible to satisfy unless you're a millionaire who is also a bodybuilder and the world's smartest man....
It's a cultural thing. I dated a Chinese woman. Her parents blackmailed her to break up with me because I was white and not rich. If I was rich, they would have allowed it.
I remember mid pandemic my director saying “if any of you leave, you will be replaced…” now they are begging us to stay. So smug until your company doesn’t have enough staff sustain. These companies and who they hire to run it need to reconsider their mindsets.
😂😂😂😂😂
Demand more money or threaten to leave!
The director can be replaced, as well. They’d best to remember that and don’t sit too high up on that horse. Director didn’t think too far ahead it seems that when the work isn’t getting done because director doesn’t have the workers, the superiors will put them on the chopping block too
🤣💯 yup
Most companies have had that attitude for far too long. I'm glad that they are finally getting a look at the other side of it.
I was working 55 to 60 hours a week before the pandemic , once pandemic hit , I realized that being home with my wife and kids was far more valuable than anything in the world , so I cashed out my annuity acct to pay off my house and all our debt , I now have spent the last year only working 24 to 28 hours a week ! I plan to stay this way as long as possible. Me and my family are much happier !
I don’t live in America but over the summer I visited family there, my family members were talking about what a shame it was that everyone was quiting their jobs during the pandemic, where as I argued that it was good, millions are leaving and making the statement that they weren’t willing to be used as a tool, but should be treated as a valuable person in their work space. I’m glad to see that this video talks about exactly that
But where are they going?
Controversial opinion: wage inflation is actually GOOD for the economy long-term.
Hospitals don't care they fired loyal employees that worked through the pandemic and were exhausted.
@Zo Diary Just like workers can be replaced, employers can be killed and their companies destroyed. Bad employers are problematic to humanity, but as long as wealth is worshipped and America's culture is as prostitutional as it is, its people will continue to slowly induce their own suicides through self destructive lifestyles, habits, and an overall meaninglessness to the value of existence.
please turn your life to Christ whilst you still can the rapture is about to happen anytime soon please repent of your sins And invite the holy spirit to make his home inside you it's not about religion its about a relationship
2:03 this dude moved me because I had the same experience. I left my job while I was on break. My father was diagnosed with alzheimers and I didn't want him to forget me and not spend time with him. I had enough of missing birthdays, funerals, Christmas, Thanksgivings and never being able of taking a good vacation with my family. All I could accumulate throughout a year was a few hours of PTO(paid time off) that amount to about a week in an entire year. I couldn't handle missing out on sharing with my loved ones. I said "fuck this job" I'm gone. Started my own lawn business and I have all the time in the world.
So how much loan have you taken from the bank?
Do find USA has insane work hours ,10/12/14 hour shifts
spain has it right , split the work day or work when needed
Prison factories are the future of manufacturing in both the UK & USA
Good on you for taking control of your life .
i could cry when i hear those storys from americans. the working conditions in america are beyoned inhumane. I get 30 days PTO a year, and im only a apprentice
When I was in my twenties I loved working. Even as an older teen I always had two part time jobs and rode my mountain bike across town to each job. I eventually(mid 20’s) found myself taking over a very small company because the man who started it wanted out. I also found myself on call for about 15 years straight lol. But It really worked out for me because I didn’t particularly like working with others. There was always a disruptive employee and that stuff drove me baths!t. I wasn’t at work to socialize. Creeping up on 50 and I’ve worked for myself this whole time. I’ve never filled out a job app or have applied for a bank loan or borrowed any money. There’s alternatives. 👍
Im so glad to see that people are starting to care more about their families and their mental health then their wallets, its great.
It's not always just a question of wallet, when you have a family you want stability, not uncertainty.
One way to ensure that should be to have a job but since you can be fired at will in many states, that is moot.
I make $1000 less a month but I’m so much happier and less stressed and I’m completely fine w that.
@@SuperMysteryboi 1000 is a lot for me but I live in the EU so our salaries are typically around 2000 to 3000 before taxes.
yeah, but who feeds them and pays their bills?
@@Tabascorider The comment says caring MORE about their mental health and family THAN their wallet.
However, it is definitely complicated.
No paid vacation, no sickdays, no healtinsurance.. And a boss than can fire you at will? What a nightmare. Keep fighting for your rights, You people deserves better. Most times it amazes me greatly how I moved from an average lifestyle to earning over $63k per month, Utter shock is the word. I have understood a lot in the past few years that there are lots of opportunities in the financial market. The only thing is to know where to invest.
I agree with you and I believe that the secret to financial stability is having the right investment ideas to enable you earn more money, I don’t know who agrees with me but either way I recommend either real estate or bitcoin and stocks..
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That poor guy that didn’t get to go to his grandfathers funeral. May he find peace 🙏
That's another thing. 1 and 2 weeks vacations a year is absolute garbage.
@@KNByam Welcome to America 🇺🇸 😀
@@KNByam people who stick to the 99¢ menu shouldnt complain that the cook doesn't get paid enough
that was his choice to not go. he wasnt tied down more bs from bbc. read your state emolyment laws. most are the same.
@@rectorkirk1158 Everyone is allowed 3 days bereavement here in NY, I'm sure other states have something similar.
A local man, when i was in Afghanistan, told me something that actually makes the most sense to me. He just worked to live. Americans live to work. He worked to get what he needed. Nothing more nothing less. Americans live to work, and in turn live beyond their means. Mortgage payment. 2 car payments. Internet phone tv satellite radio, the list goes on and on. And you havent even gotten food or paid utilities. Makes perfect sense if you think about it.
Jihadistan
It’s never made sense to me that people buy loads of stuff with money they don’t have and then spend nearly all their time working to pay for the stuff and leave themselves no time to use/enjoy the stuff they bought. The way out is to not want all the stuff in the first place. I figured this out in the 80’s.
Someone told me same thing from Africa
An Uber driver told me this too from when he was living in India. If they don’t work one day it’s no problem. Where I was in a situation if I missed a day of work as casual employee in Australia(which many employees are). I’d effectively lose 20% of next weeks income and really feel it.
America being the land of opportunity, most anyone can go after a mortgage, a luxury vehicle, a $5000 dog, or whatever else flips their switch. You can't do that in Afghanistan. If you want it and work for it, you can acquire it. Our standard of living is extremely high here in the USA. Not all of us live above our means but it does happen. Wisdom is where you find it however I don't believe your Afghani local has insite over how we live here.
How can a man's child have cancer and you dont give him time to sort it out. How can a person's Grandparent die and you can't give him three days to go to the funeral. Some employers are heartless. Under those circumstances, I would quit too. My Goodness
One job I worked. My dad killed himself. And all the place could do was chase me around the store screaming all day.
@@jamiebarringer4019 Sorry about that :(
@@usn8964 I walked out. People power trip over their pathetic place in a company too much. When you have been poor most of your life. Money doesn't matter.
I can imagine that when he quit, the boss just get the others to cover up for his job instead of finding a replacement.
Back in the 90s when my mom was pregnant with me, I almost killed her. I was a horrible pregnancy and eventually a complicated delivery. My father’s job wouldn’t let him off to visit my mom in the hospital and he needed the job because his wife was pregnant. A few years later that same job let him go hone early because one of our dogs died. They valued our pet’s life more than his wife and child. My mother was furious and tells that story often because it’s unbelievable.
He’s right I deal with customers every day and I almost feel like a therapist.
as a fireman, I have seen just how short life is. live your best one!
additionally, I have been diagnosed with severe ptsd from seeing so many having the worse days of their lives
be safe out there everyone
The Yacqui shaman Don Juan once noted that most humans foolishly believe that they live forever. He suggested living your life as if every day was the last day of your life.
Life With No Dead Time !!!
Make Every Day Count !!!
absolutely
thanks for the remnder. I have bought my elderly mum a smoke alarm for Christmas. Yes ,I am practical like that. Also got her a Carbon Monocide alarm thingy
@@beaulieuonnp593I believe that to be a solid gift for sure 👍
please turn your life to Christ whilst you still can the rapture is about to happen anytime soon please repent of your sins And invite the holy spirit to make his home inside you it's not about religion its about a relationship
I really feel sad for this young man who lost his grant parents
Lmao he’s like 30 crying over HIS PARENTS PARENTS, like, you man-child, weren’t they on their way out anyways. I feel sad for you being sad about that.
@@change_nick8430 yeah poor him for having an emotion like normal human being
@@change_nick8430 Ah you are one of those. Not a decent human being are you.
@@change_nick8430 when my grandparents died i didn't feel sad because I've never met them personally, but my mom would cry for days. What's not a big deal for you may be an immense loss for others.
@@change_nick8430 do you have feelings?
I quit my job (in July) because i felt underappreciated by my company. I worked hard and stood around through the pandemic (i was a delivery driver) and got nothing. They added more work for no extra pay (i was salaried). So, i got tired of it and left for a job that i like a lot more and pays me hourly so if i have to wait for someone, i get paid for that waiting.
Fair play to you I hope you find or have found a much better job where your work is appreciated
That's how things should be. A company that treats their employees like shit doesn't deserve any
Good for you.
Hourly wages are fine for some. But what about job security?
Good for you
From being paid nothing for more work to being paid more for nothing.
As an American, I can say I was also one who quit my job. Didn't know I was joining some grand movement or anything. I just got sick of being treated last an asset rather than a person. If I tell you I can't work a certain day, I CAN NOT work that day. If I call in sick, don't try and guilt trip me into coming to work. If I need my schedule adjusted because I have important things to do and can only do them on one day, arrange my schedule the way I need it. When I worked at McDonalds in my early 20s, I used to tell them they needed me more than I needed them, I was far from lying or blowing smoke out my ass. It's beyond the pay at this point. Yes it would be great to make a living wage, but it would also be great to be treated like a god damn human being!!!!!!
When you're 95-100 years old and you look back over the course of your life time, you're not gonna think "I wish I owned a better phone, I wish I spent more time on the internet or working or sleeping", it's going to be I wish I spent more time with the people I love.
Or also doing the things you have also always wanted! Writing software was a dream, now my changing majors and making it happen!
95-100? You're optimistic. Lol
@@wfcoaker1398 you have to be, what's the other choice?
@@purpleking159 realistic
Or I wish I found a job I love looking back.
I get the guy in tears over missing his grandfather's funeral! As a nurse for 27 years and nurses aide before that, I have missed the death of my dearest grandmother, my mother, somewhat my father. many other dear relatives. I missed my son's entire childhood. All of it in the name of not getting "written up" for missing time. My grandmother had the inconvenient timing of dying right after thanksgiving, so I could only turn around and drive back to say goodbye for an hour and drive back before I was fired. At that same time my son, at 10 years old, was living with my mother, because I could not take time off for his needs when he was with me, without being fired, since I was a new nurse. He still thinks I do not love him because of this.
This many years later, the climate in nursing has changed. There is more tolerance for staff and their family issues, but also, I'm just a nurse with a lot of experience these days and there is a huge need for any nurse, let alone an experienced one. If I had that choice again, screw the job. Unfortunately, I cannot get my last minutes with my grandparents and parents back. I cannot get back all the times I was short with people I loved from stress. I cannot convince my son that I truly love him now, after my mother essentially raising him. These days, I have the stupid career, that is still precarious at times when it comes to choosing family or work. I don't really have a family any more, so many are gone. I spent Christmas eve working this year and Christmas day sleeping all day. I realize I forgot to at least call several family members due to just sleeping all day and now I am making amends.... again. Screw the job! Focus on your family. Don't be me. This is a good change for people.
It can be hard to walk away from a job when it’s doing something that you genuinely believe in. You sound like a nurse at heart and have stuck with it through thick and thin, but it’s just like any other job where “needs are a must” except you feel morally obligated to step up because you’re a nurse. My mother was too. Thankfully she was a single parent so managed to get out of that rat race and switched to a part time mental health post, best thing she ever did for herself. Any workplace will consume us if we let it.
Thank you for roughing it out, the world needs more people like you. Most people would’ve walked before now so if you need to refocus or switch to a clock in/out routine, do it. You’ve given them enough….
@Яна Глазкова There are good people in society but perhaps they are often humble and they do not promote themselves - at times like this (pandemic)I remember families in Berlin,Germany - on Valentine's Day I walked down a street a former working class district where money used to be scarce and in front of a brick house were some boxes beautifully decorated with hearts . filled with vegetables and fruit, and paper signs stated " Take what you wish and have a happy Valentine's Day" (Nehmen Sie was sie moechten und einen schoenen Valentins Tag). This was so surprising to see in such a tough neighborhood! I took some vegetables but what I also took was a lovely memory of a kind gesture by unknown strangers ...kindness does exist in many small ways everywhere...Catherine
🥺 your comment made me feel so sad. I agree screw the job 💯 that’s why it drives me up the wall to work but we need $$$ too😩
I can’t help but think of all the lives you’ve saved and made better at the detriment of your own life and family. Thank you so much for your work and sacrifice!!
It is not your imagination or your fault! Your training in particular and the culture (or brainwashing) around your profession plays a huge role in this. Case in point...I was a very young university lecturer in my first job (I teach business). We had a massive snow storm in the area. I knew the only way to our location was highway traveling for our students. As I watched the snow pile up in the morning, I decided it was too dangerous and began contacting my small group of students notifying them of the cancellation. Within the hour, the governor declared a state of emergency and no one was allowed to travel on state roads. As a result, the college cancelled all classes. I was absolutely astonished when other lecturers got on our chat board complaining about cancelling. Of course, it was the "health" educators with comments like - "How dare they cancel class!" "How are we supposed to discipline our students for the work environment?" "Do they think they can do this in the 'real world'"? I was floored by the insensitive (and quite frankly dangerous and life threatening comments from people that were supposed to first do no harm and protect the safety of human life! So you see...it starts in your profession as a total brainwash even before you get into practice. Nothing is worth your safety and physical/mental health. I wish you all the best in healing (as you have probably done for so many others in your lifetime).
This is an effect of the pandemic, I live in Costa Rica and even I’m thinking of quitting my job, and studying next year. Pandemic got us all thinking of what’s really important, it’s not a big house or a big car, but a peaceful life
You hit the nail right on the head. Peace of mind is priceless
It's the effect of capit... er slavery!
A free life!!
Same thinking here in Serbia my friend!
Exactly
My heart goes out to everyone in these "critical times hard to deal with".
I have been working in a customer supportive roll for 35 years and can say that it has changed for the worst in the last 15 years. Worst part is companies expect you to take the abuse as if it is part of your job. It has made me very jaded and loath the general public. This gentleman did the right thing. I cant wait to retire and never deal with the general public again!
Agreed
I know how you feel, dealt with crappy tenants.
There are good , decent people out there. Blessings brother.
Did you ever think of maybe not enforcing draconian political rules on people and treating paying clients like shit?! As much as the companies deserve to lose employees, zealous sanitary nazis who bully their clients deserve bad treatment.
This is so true. It’s amazing how these companies expect you to take so much abuse from crappy customers.
@@brianc6218 I honestly feel most don’t care about their employees because this has been going on for years before they would terminate you for speaking against the company or punish you some other way.
"I just couldn't take it anymore." People are not willing to stay in jobs that are not kind, satisfying, or flexible to them. We're all reflecting on what's important to them, especially a good work-life balance. Best wishes.
That's exactly how It Is at my old job. My boss hires people that are not flexible and he ended up put everything on my shoulder cause I'm the only one that's flexible In any day night and graveyard. The worse part of It there late all the time that you ended staying staying for 30 min sometimes an hour or two. It's a shame I work there for 6 years. But when It's time to go It's time to go.
please turn your life to Christ whilst you still can the rapture is about to happen anytime soon please repent of your sins And invite the holy spirit to make his home inside you it's not about religion its about a relationship
I'm a truck driver in the U.S. I stopped driving and will not return until wages rise dramatically.
But it’s stressful going to dealing with angry managers angry customers then being to tired to do anything when you get home
Rent is 1700$
Minimum wage is 15$ an hour
"Why doesnt anyone want to work?!"
because unemployment paychecks ?
@@palamidagheo4520 Companies paying less than unemployment checks is the problem
@@ethernetmumasmr_3231 you realize that if 15/hour is increasing-the final price of the product is increasing too. workers are paid by the customer,companies are just the middle man
@@palamidagheo4520 You do realize that not all of the money from a bought product is used to pay the worker, right? In fact in denmark where the minimum wage is 16$, a big mac actually costs about dollar less
Companies are paid for by the customers, workers are just the middle man
@@ethernetmumasmr_3231 if companies are forced to increase minimum wage they will increase the price of the product therefore the customer will pay more. unless the price is also regulated like in you know...communism
I am a Lyft driver it is the third job I’ve ever done and quite frankly it’s the most easiest and less stressful job I’ve ever had. my last job I gave six years of my life at a military factory at age 23 and quit at age 29. my current job still Lacks the satisfactory benefits and personal needs like retirement and etc. but I just rather do something with my life that will not put stress on me and deal with hostile people and ratchet work environment
I resigned from a hospital admin position where I was severely taken for granted and under paid. It finally got to the point where it’s effect was so detrimental on my physical and mental health that I had to leave. I ended up joining the National Guard and becoming a deputy Sheriff and it’s been a wonderful ride so far. Definitely a 180 from what I had been doing
Omg!!! That sounds wonderful! Definitely different from a hospital admin job. That’s what I’m currently doing right now and I’m sick of it.. I’m just looking around not sure what I’m going to get into next
Just leave
I will say it's a tough option if you're looking for more time with your family. It was 4 months at fort sill followed by a year in Iraq for me. Being active duty I had about another 5 months total of field exercises I was away for.
My story is similar to yours. I’m glad to hear you are doing good. I’m so happy I quit my former job I’m not stressed out anymore and love my new career.
If something is costing you your peace it's not worth it. You made the best decision.
I feel this completely. Not being able to go to my ex boyfriends and close friends funeral due to a job was one of the litany of many things that made me join in on the big quit. Doing my own thing now and it’s good.
atb
I had 3 years working non stop mon-sat like every 3 weeks per month, It was driving me insane, quitting was the best decision i've made in a long time.
you will all burn in hell ;)
Are you starting a business?
Sorry for your loss
I quit my job of 15 yrs in October. My employers used covid as an excuse to push all their agendas through. I was completely burnt out. Now I walk my dog in the countryside and feel more alive
Like wise! Self employed as a gardener now. Plenty of fresh air! ✊🏼
Workers of the world unite no matter what their colour or religion.the ruling classes want to divide with fear
Good for you. I have have been out of work before Covid, and it is so much better in some ways. I go for walks and.... I do voluntary work now and it has more meaning... and people appreciate you
You are a free soul now, very lucky guy.
After 16 years as a production Baker, I'm making the move into medical. It's surprising how much we tell ourselves we can't do something or a change is too risky, while other people can see our potential and will exploit us for 40+ hours a week.
It's not just Americans doing this. I am in Canada, and I am part of the great resignation.
I left a great job about a year ago because of a very bad boss.
Contemplating on leaving a job of 16years....
@@stillwatersnightsky6533 Trust me, its not essy.
Humans are bred to be loyal to the 'pack' if you would. Wiether its family, jobs, politics. Its against our nature to rebel.
If cold hard logic says book it, then book it.
you folks in north america need to request your politicians some dignity for workers, I can't believe how abused you guys are...
I believe you. The worst ones get promoted.
The same in the UK.
Good on these guys making a positive change.
Many more refugees from middle east will fill up the vacancy at cheap prices.
What they need is META VERSE.. So they could have a new start in life.
@Мишель Поппинс ☂️ Nothing xenophobic about it, not even a bit.The Afghan refugees will likely fill up the vacant jobs and do so for cheaper prices along with newer undocumented immigrants from south of the border as we have already seen that done with the undocumented Mexicans, Central Americans, and South Americans. It's just facts. Nobody is benefiting off of this situation like the rich and wealthy. They don't care about poor people fighting each other for jobs or fighting for fair wages and a chance at being able to live a real life. They probably get their rocks off watching that. They probably will get their rocks off seeing you label a factual comment as xenophobic when they are to blame for all this, rubbing the palms of their hands together while hissing the words through their forked tongues, "Yessssss, yesssss, yessssss, " as their wealth balloons while the middle class disappears and the poor can't even think about what to do.
please turn your life to Christ whilst you still can the rapture is about to happen anytime soon please repent of your sins And invite the holy spirit to make his home inside you it's not about religion its about a relationship
@roger bachus The Chinese think logically. They know the ultra-wealthy aholes are always up to something and that they gained that amount of wealth by being aholes.
It’s good that the truth is coming out. Careers are satisfying for very few people. Most people have jobs in uncaring, annoying places. Earlier I used to feel bad saying I am a stay at home mom but now I say it with a sense of relief and feel happy that I don’t have to put up with shitty workplaces and bosses.
You are missing out on nothing. Most of these jobs are awful and soul destroying!
What about the husbands, that have to put up with shitty workplaces and bosses. Should they also quit?
Hopefully you shld be more grateful for your man for having to go through the mental torture of his boss!
@@TheSaf7uk And why is a torturous boss considered acceptable?
@@christieomojo I am a customer service agent in europe. I make good money and just sit around receiving calls and taking notes. Great job
We need a genuine labor movement in this country.
Yes! We need to collectivise!!! Better everything!!
Sadly most employers would rather shut their doors than Unionize.
American needs to step up and adopt the same 'worker's rights' that exist in other countries.
$8-$12/hr isn't enough to do the job, much less take all the BS on the side from both customers and managers.
One job, one home; otherwise jobs exist solely for exploitation.
Big Business and large Corporations like Amazon don't like Labor Unions, that's why they always divide and conquer workers.
If we do Republicans will go crazy and start killing people. They worship money
Communism is never the answer
Dealing with the American public is job fit for no one….
It was ok around 2014 after that it was all downhill.
Yeah, because Brits are known for their pleasant disposition.
This is not because people are quitting. They are being fired for not getting the SHot. Period.
Amen, frigging Demoncrats.
@@nothingbutthetruth3227 nope that’s a complete lie and a very narrow view of what’s really going on. But continue to believe what you want
Coming home from a grueling day at work each and every day, sun up to sun down and not wanting to do anything you used to like doing not wanting to call people you love because you’re too damn exhausted defeats the purpose of working to live. Screw that luxury apartment, screw that fancy car upgrade, screw that spa subscription none of it matters. Things will always be there for you, that job will always be there for you, but your family is temporary and can never be replaced. Cherish your family while you still have one.
Amen
My father always told me only in America do you live to work while back home we work to live. I’m sure in France and many other countries it’s the same mentality.
Summed up my past 5 years of life in my 20's. This is happiest stage I've ever been in my life. I want a mustang some day, but I don't want to sell my soul for a monthly payment. A simple lifestyle is soo much more rewarding.
@@b4rs629 how did you escape? I turned 30 and worked for a corporation for 5 years, I am so miserable that I don't feel alive.
I don't want to lose my 30s as well.
Yes! I realized I pay good 💰 for a home I’m never at, except to sleep and then I wake up and do it all over ago, so what’s the point? My 2 days off I spend sleeping because I’m too tired to do anything else. It’s not worth it.
I really have a new found respect for people who stayed working at fast food places and grocery stores. They deal with some real scumbags day in and day out. Yet we really depend on them for food/ nourishment. We really have to be kind to them
I hated my job as shipping coordinator for a huge corporation. I quit and now I’m an HVAC service technician. I love my new career and I’m making a lot of money doing it. Don’t stay if you’re not happy. Take that leap and just do what you want to do.
I hated my job fertilizing lawns. The money was decent, but management ran the fertilizer technicians into the ground with absolutely no show of appreciation for us techs. I made the decision in the middle of the season to get my CDL and I’m not going back next spring to fertilize lawns.
They call it the Great Resignation for a reason. I don't think they're talking about people who switch careers. It seems to be people quitting and doing nothing
HvAC pays well i hear.
@@te9591 yes sir! I make $35 an hour with lots of overtime, and on call is double time. I average about 55 hours a week. It’s awesome and it’s a fun job!
@@jeromebullard6123 wow!!!
Our family made this type of move 8 years ago. Sold almost everything, left our corporate jobs, started a business, and live on less while spending more time together. When we analyzed everything at the time we just felt that working for “stuff” was actually a degradation of our quality of life. So we greatly downsized our life style and these years later still work 3-4 days per week and enjoy family time. Things do not fill the void that we find in our lives. They simply offer short term distractions.
Amen
Bless you and your family!!
Beautiful view....thanks for info
Yeah but the problem is if you work at a company and you make kind of average salary, your boss is the only one that fucks you but if you're poor and don't work everyone fucks you. So it's kind of picking the least worst option for most.
If start ur own business then you will see what's really like to have no free time
About a month, or month in a half ago, there was a story about some employees that was working at some business in the state of Kentucky, and it was predicted that a terrible storm or hurricane was bound to hit that city, and so on that day, some employees of that company were asking managers if they could leave ahead of time, for safety and to be with their families, they were told that if they left, they would be fired, some of them left anyway, and those who feared losing their jobs stayed, well around 5 pm or so, the storm him and collapsed the building and pieces of it fell on the employees who stayed and broke some of their legs, these companies just don't care about people anymore, and that's why I am happy they are suffering as well.
Please tell me the managers got sued the living hell outta them
Amazon warehouse.
Employees actually died in the building.
@@jonno9238 yes
Cool story beo
Lmao and I’m working in Amazon atm. It also isn’t far from the Amazon facility that was hit by that tornado. There is a shortage in staff so they keep increasing mandatory working hours and sending us to the often busy (physical) departments, due to the lack of employees and no one wanting to work in that specific area. Have no clue why I’m still working here lol.
Companies should be customer centric for sure, but there should be mindfulness of the abuse customers impart on workers
It definitely seems like this was a long time coming and I’m so glad it is happening. Good on all of these people and hope it continues to change for more people.
Yes, way long overdue.
please turn your life to Christ whilst you still can the rapture is about to happen anytime soon please repent of your sins And invite the holy spirit to make his home inside you it's not about religion its about a relationship
I'm an example myself as I resigned from my former employment with the food industry. Working in a meat plant as a laborer within the harvest side of our department, we worked an average of forty hour weeks. It was six days a week, so majority of our Saturdays were scheduled for work at least 3 times a month. From 2019 to 2021 I worked regularly and gradually grew tired of having only Sunday's off. So I resigned from my job in fall of this year which eased me to a simpler and pallet cleansing experience.
@@repentofsins9064 Damn right it's not about religion. If the holy spirit wants to come inside of me then I damn well expect a relationship out of it! I ain't no hoe, even for divine entities.
Change is constant whether we like it or not.
I've walked off several jobs in my life. Every single time I did it was justified. I've lost confidence in employers. Now, I take orders from one person - me. I'm struggling, but my self-respect is in tact.
Good decision
I became the boss at 26 for that exact same reason.
please turn your life to Christ whilst you still can the rapture is about to happen anytime soon please repent of your sins And invite the holy spirit to make his home inside you it's not about religion its about a relationship
@@repentbeforeitstoolate1173 Don't you understand basic psychology Mr. Spam Bot? Your spam has the opposite outcome of your goals. People get annoyed of your spam and will hate your religion instead of embracing it.
Good for you👏👏👏👏...I did the same and now just tending to my garden under the sun....never felt happier...
CEOs and business owners create selfish expectations of their employees: you have to work as hard as me but you don’t get paid as good as me.
People are waking up to this.
Finally Americans are gradually seeing that their work life and expectation is absurd. As a foreigner living here I have always been appalled at how no one else saw how wrong they lived. It’s all work and no life out here, and it is the NORM! 😪 They literally live their lives for the purpose of working rather than the opposite. *shrugs*
Yeah you totally right we are being brain washed, I'm foreigner and here I have to work even the weekends
Well what we gone do
Why'd you even come to America in the first place, you probably thought it was going to be like in the movies, you're one of those people..
@@chimpodabananalover4031 There you go justifying my point.
May I ask where you are from and why you are here?
I've worked for 12 years straight with no breaks, no vacation, and I was always doing overtime on the weekends until Covid hit then I became unemployed. I've adapted to a minimalistic lifestyle and tbh I'm way happier now. I take private jobs here and there now. I get to relax on days I don't want to work and bust ass whenever I want too and I enjoy it. My job called me back and I didn't bother to return. I just don't care about that dead end job, trying to get a nice house, or a new car anymore. #Peace
great to hear that you feel your life is better now!
@@fernandoroberts3591 thank you sir, I wish the best for everyone. Don't be afraid to spread those wings and fly.
Sounds amazing! I would love to do something I like more than I would love to earn more money.
I'd love to go do a job paying much less but love every day I get to do it and adapt my lifestyle to that pay but my wife would not agree. She says I shouldn't do a job paying less than a certain amount because I studied and have degrees and potential and shouldn't throw that away.
Good for u. 2018 got called to office. Here's your check turn in your employee discount card. They put in 30! Self checks so tgey didn't need any more of us cashier managers. Worked my way up from cashier working overnight 10 years. Always exhausted eating dinner at 3 a.m. getting off 7 a.m. best thing walmart ever done. I almost danced out the door. Got early social security and part time job I love. Lifes too short. Then covid came 2019 so I was ready.
@@TimTheH does your wife spend lots of money by any chance?
I''ve graduated in degree in civil engineering 7 years ago but I could not enjoy the job in those field until the point I resigned after less than 6 months in each two firm, as I can't stand the intense work stress. After trying several jobs unrelated to my degree I decided to become a ride hailling plus delivery driver, which not only earns well but with work life balance. It touches me to see this video that I'm not the only one whom wanted changes in career, particularly since the pandemic. To hear Josh sad stories that he unable to visit his sick daughter and grandparents, more so when one of his grandparent passed away due to COVID-19 but were unable to attending the funeral, that was tragic and it is inhumane and unacceptable that his right towards family care were denied by his company. Love from Malaysia.
I’m happy you are happy! As long as you are happy and fed a job is simply that. Just a job. Never lose sight that love is the real currency. Cheers from Canada :)
@@SarahMc585 I think the main misconception is that people nowadays are not incapable or unwilling to work hard, but it's the lack of real meaning or need for the rigidity and formalities going on in 90% of so-called 'work', which isn't directly translating to tangible outcomes and change that brings meaning and a sense of reward. Add to that the amount of time you are completely micromanaged to the extent that the privacy of your own thoughts feel intruded upon. That is just unnecessary stress that can even overflow into the weekend. Compare that to farmers or less-industrialized jobs and you can see that although they do work hard, physically, even daily, they never feel a disassociation or lack of meaning in doing that because it's a more naturally harmonious lifestyle, compared to being cooped up in offices doing documents nobody really benefits from.
I am a MD and because the government doesnt pay us on time or we dont even get our money i resigned. I left this field. Now home and listening to my heart so i can follow my dreams. Having my own busibess❤️tnx for sharing
@@Sofiyanaviolet Good luck!!! Catherine
“There is more to life than a big house or THAT career.” I love that because I think we as a society have gotten caught up in image and titles to boost our social recognition and status, that we completely forget that we have family getting old, a world rusting away, and so much going on without you. Time doesn’t freeze for your hustle, and people aren’t going to wait for you to get in the “perfect” situation to show up. Life is more important than a write up.
The pandemic if anything has brought out people's true colors. People who mistreat anyone in customer service shows alot about their character
YES! People have been much more bold of being very distasteful and absolutely rude.
People on top have easy life but people on the bottom have hard life .they are treated like salves ,while on top they milk all money between themselves and leave loose change for salves 🤔😡
The pandemic really has made it clear and easy to tell who is the insufferable, stubborn, douchebags of the world. At this point it’s as easy as looking at who doesn’t have a mask on because that’s like 99% of the selfish scumbags at this point
I agree 💯 percent.
I hate my customer facing job. The people are so rude in the UK 🇬🇧they have No manners or Respect for anyone. True Colors & Character comes through. 😔😡
Something needed to change and people are waking up to that. Hopefully this all leads to a lasting cultural shift and less toxic work places.
True a revolution from this death cult capitalism.
Let the little Marxists starve we can bring in fresh workers from South of the border.
@@francismarion6400 Calm down dude, I get that communism isnt the answer but just because you're a capatalist doesn't mean you have to condone ethical work management. Companies should not abandon their responsibilities in maintaining their employees morale, individually and as a group.
@@crazyhermit4486 Run your own company and determine what its ethics and morals are. Government has none.
please turn your life to Christ whilst you still can the rapture is about to happen anytime soon please repent of your sins And invite the holy spirit to make his home inside you it's not about religion its about a relationship
Living in America I can tell you most of us are getting fed up. We’re disrespected, have no support, most of us are struggling financially. The middle class is disappearing and more and more people are struggling. Our healthcare is inaccessible for a lot of us and the cost of living is so high, mostly because of the supply chain issues.
🙄I m thinking to live in america but it looks like I must have second thought s
I’m so happy that most Americans have started to accept their true value! Most job treat you like a machine!
People have realized that spending time with family is worth more than making a few pennies more away from your loved ones
None of this makes sense to me because after over 170 applications my best offer this year was for $12 an hour at McDonald's.
@@nunyabiznez6381 same ive applied to multiple places barely any feedback
@@trustme7660 There might be regions where there are lots of jobs but here in Florida, roughly a million people all lost their benefits the same month and that was June. Every since one million people are fighting over 100,000 or so jobs.
@@nunyabiznez6381 gosh even before Covid I’ve applied at so many different jobs when I used to live there it’s barely any openings
some
It's almost like dealing with the feckless and rude general public on a daily basis is soul destroying!
walk
that is one of the primary reasons I ALWAYS mention to people like customer service on the phone that when I have a problem with the (for example) ISPs offer not being fulfilled as I wanted it to (and ofc according to the contract),
I tell them that this is nothing personal against them, it's just the companies moves I despise.
But I also compliment those hard-working people in such unfortunate positions when they genuinely assist me with my issues!
Not only that, but dealing with customers as a whole has become so much worse due to the pandemic. Many studies and articles have shown how people have become more restless since the pandemic, and people working in Customer service are taking much heavier blows than they used to. Rude encounters that you used to witness once a month are now occurring on a daily basis, even multiple times a day sometimes. Working in customer service during the pandemic has really made me appreciate what those people go through so much more
I can see that people are becoming more ruthless everyday
@@mackenziefritz8169 That's what happens when you give the general public free stimulus and unemployment money. They all ended up thinking they made it to the 1% club and everyone else who chooses to work should slave over them.
19 years old and have already had 5 jobs. I’ve been employed since I was 15 years old, I’m not gonna lie- I love working, feeling like I have a purpose. However, in my short tenure I have experienced people with absolutely horrible manners, rude customers, and abysmal management. Sometimes I feel caught in this loop where I feel if I don’t work my life is over, but it’s not! I am currently studying mechanical engineering, working on the side when I need to, & to whoever is reading this; pay yourself before you pay anyone else! Save your money, work hard, and take care of yourself over everything.
I am so proud of this community. Stand Up against big corporations and exploitative practices executed by companies. Don’t let them bully you into being slaves.
Small businesses also commit exploitation. Workers of the world unite ✊🏻✊🏾✊🏿💜💙💚
I didn’t know slaves got paid and had the option to work there or not. You’re an idiot if you’re comparing this to actual slavery.
@@mizzou1016 they do in America. Read the 13th Amendment.
@@rafaelgarcia5797 so agreeing to take a job is the same as being forced into slavery?
@@МагжанСыдыков
Workers of the world! Start your own businesses!
Sounds like people are sick of being locked down to a job that doesn’t value them and exploits them.
I would not want to work with the public these days. People have lost their minds I think. They seem to feel it's justified to abuse other people and that's just sick.
I've been working since I was a teenager and it's not at all surprising that this is the end result of years of ungrateful attitudes, the blame games, innocent, hard working people getting fired or quitting while the favorites get to do whatever they want with little to no consequences, discriminatory practices, miserly people, and a society waking up and realizing their worth. I manage my realtor's team and real estate business and even though the pay is good and the employees/employers are good, this is the last time I will be helping somebody start and run their business because I will be starting and running my own soon enough. Can't keep taking the risk knowing that I'm replaceable at any given time.
Good for you you're waking up!
I experienced this at previous jobs. The best workers are often treated the worst, and the managers little pets, get to take it easy and even get the promotions.
I feel like some of these employers don’t even see people as people anymore they just see money that can be made if a employee is there.
I also got fired as a cashier 2 years ago for being in a car accident. Some employers are really messed up. They do not care that we are dieing or have funerals. When the guy started crying in this video I remember feeling like him.
After quiting another job I hated I launched my business. Right now I am looking for a job but let me just say these employers think being disrespectful and inhumane will keep employees. It true there is more to life than being tied to a job that you hate.
Customers need to understand how it feels to be the person working as the employee that has to deal with them. Everyone needs to learn how to respect employees because many people treat employees who work jobs like retail or in the food industry like shit for no reason, probably because they think they’re better than them or some other dumbass reason.
It should be compulsory for everybody’s first job to be in retail before any other job so they know how not to treat people in customer service
Customers would break if they were put under the type of pressure I used to work fast food it’s stressful
So there is a reason.
Years ago I was on the phone with a customer support lady. I was nice as she tried to help me out but 20 twenty minutes later, she finally said she had to hand this off to her manager and he will call me back. I basically said, Okay. No problem. An hour later, her manager called me and said my problem was fixed. However, what he said next surprised me, he actually thanked me for how I treated the customer support lady.
I 1000% support each and every fed up worker in this story and those in the comments and those reading the comments. Good for you. I commend you for your courage and determination to live a better quality of life. May you experience great success and life satisfaction in your endeavors.
The man crying over his lost one’s.. God bless him. Many of these corporations tell you you’re replaceable. And they’re right. *But so are they!* And many states will give grants to adults to re-learn skills in educational programs. Don’t sacrifice your health, happiness and family for shit pay and disrespect. ❤️
We recently had a tornado tear through the town of Mayfield, Kentucky. Workers at a candle factory wanted to leave before the tornado hit, but were told they'd be fired if they did so. Some of those people were killed, others badly injured.
The factory was destroyed and now all of the workers who survived the tornado are unemployed. Their reward for risking their lives to make profits for the owner.
I wish I was still working so I could quit my job
no ones stopping you.
Getting a job is harder now than the old days yet there’s still people who want to quit smh
Wishing I could do it too.
Edit: when the job your doing is the only good security you've .not easy job hunting or job hopping 🤔
Working a 4 day week is like the best thing. That extra day helps me rest, get chores done, and energy to exercise. Would never go back to a 5 day work week. Realized how much I missed, friend gatherings, hanging out, etc. The one thing money can't buy is time lost.
As an Alabamian, THANK YOU SO MUCH for this fabulous piece of journalism. If I had a dime for all of the funerals, doctors appointments for my daughter, and other important events I missed due to work I would be a billionaire. But I am not, because so many companies here don't pay well or offer benefits. This kind of information needs to be brought to the public eye more often.
Well, Alabama and Kentucky, you can thank the democrats! Consider voting blue next time.
@@besmartvoteblue2702 yea... Voting blue has done wonders for Birmingham and it's surrounding areas... Your a joke
@@besmartvoteblue2702 tbh I do vote blue but narcissistic commentary like this is exactly why others don't. Maybe if our side focused more on being relatable and getting to understand the constituents in areas like Alabama and Kentucky then we would have a better chance at getting elected and making change. Might I recommend starting that journey by not acting like an overly egotistical fool to complete strangers on the internet?
oh total bs
I have observed, among my friends in the US, the phenomenon also tends to be misunderstood along generational lines. The older generation tends to attribute it to selfishness, not considering how many young workers lived through the mortgage crisis and household layoffs when they were growing up. They know *exactly* what level of commitment to expect from their employers and other institutions.
My daughter was diagnosed with cancer in 2019 and fought a hard fight. Then COVID came. As a Registered Nurse I can only see this shortage continuing for many many years. So many friends have given up on nursing and are choosing entirely different professions. The small part we often neglect that it is a business. Regardless we put a lot on the line and consume much. I pray for us all regardless of what we do. Take time for yourselves and use it diligently for you're worth it.
This is why “privatized” healthcare makes no sense. The whole system doesn’t make sense. “Privatizing” means you care about taking money from patients, not caring for patients!!!
There can only be so many documentaries on capitalism , how the banks failed and the rich getting rich . It took a pandemic for these Americans to see what really matters in life . Now they act
You should see the documentaries on communism ☠️☠️
Historically Communism has been proven as good for the people than Capitalism, just see how happy North Koreans are :D he he he he Cuba is paradise !!!!!!
Walmart CEOs on million dollar salary and bonuses whilst their workers are on food stamps and are getting evicted from housing for example? Ye capitalism sound amazing right?Government intervention seems to only be acceptable in America when they can bail out banks and companies . The second someone mentions social reform let’s bring up extreme forms of communism, so scary. This video shows some Americans are waking up and seeing “things” are not important when life is short, covid is highlighting that . Being happy in what you do on earth and spending time with loved ones with food in your belly and shelter. No form of government has got it totally right yet, communism or capitalism .
@Artoria Pendragon tell that to Enron CEO or the banking CEOs who ran the banks into the ground yet still got bonuses. Check the wage of a pizza delivery guy in Denmark . If you think the current system works your a fool or blind
@Artoria PendragonAnd right wingers are Boot Lickers for guys like Bezos.
I quit in October not realizing I was part of the "October Big Quit". I grew up with traditional values where you work hard, don't complain, and thank God your employer is helping to put a roof over your head and food on your plate. That said it wasn't worth it anymore. Customers calling and yelling at you through the phone and in person over company procedures you had no control of. Co-workers attacking each other over masks, vaccines, and politics. Salary staying the same while rent prices kept going up. If you're not careful the years will go by and your opportunity to achieve your dreams will too. If you're thinking of quitting or stressed out by your job to the point where you feel a deep inner sadness it's time to quit. Save what you can quickly, sell everything and take the risk. Go on an adventure. Live the Van Life and travel the country. Buy a condo in South America or Asia for cheap and turn your dollars into their currency at a huge profit to you. Leaving my job was the best thing ever. I should have done it earlier. Good luck everyone
Americans and the dream of making it. I have to shake my head.
Hardly anyone makes it unfortunately, less than 2% make it. 98% "almost every single person works a regular job until the day they Die. I admire the American spirit but I'm a realist. To make it is like saying you are going to win the lottery, it's possible but extremely unlikely. Just live your life and be happy with what life gives you. Make the best of it, be content, be happy.
This workplace harassment takes the majority in middle east countries. I am a victim.
My man!!!! That's what I'm talking about! That's legitimately what I'm planning to do if this friggin pandemic ever ceases. Right now I'm obsessively selling 90% of my trivial possessions and quietly saving up for a new life abroad. As soon as I can, I'm moving into a home in Indonesia and living out there but working digitally for an American company and earn a US salary. Just the tropical islands and Asian beauties on both sides of me. I used to want to be rich, now I just want to be able to get through a week where I don't have to work my ass off just to barely get by. I dream of a life where instead of working or worrying about money I can spend my time doing hobbies, exercising, volunteering, socialize with friends, read, literally anything else but sucking corporate dick for unlivable wages.
@@SomethingSomethingg Rupiah to USD conversion is going to really help you thrive over there. Live the good life!! Good Luck
@@vinucini4341 It's sad. You go to work and feed your family not be belittled and harassed. Keep Faith
Bad customers and bad bosses need to be put in check, period. Stand up for your self, competent people are hard to come by, use the leverage you have or start your own business. Stand up for your coworkers, services are in high demand right now, there should be no need to tolerate hateful, impatient people.
Accurate….listen the customer’s always right mentality that was started by retail companies in this country decades ago has gotten completely out of hand. As an employee in that field it is a soul crushing pride swallowing gauntlet that you’re under paid for and under appreciated for.
I left the retail market 20 years ago and it was hands-down the best decision I ever made. Something needs to change.
Look I get your attitude
But at the same time
As a former business owner, I was always thankful and humbled by the fact that I could
Do a job and work hard
Get paid and did an honest days work.
But I don't appreciate
Being told the "customer isn't always right"
Are you the one like many that has this attitude, superior over the customer?
You mentioned "pride"
That's the problem
Humility is to be our attitude about situation
Not pride
Think about your reply
If you answer
If not
This gives you something to 🤔
@@SheepofTheShepherd-nu3lz
It’s not about one party being superior over the other but more about the abuse that customers hand down to retail employees because they are given absolute power by being always right.
Key word (ALWAYS)… I agree with the vast majority of what you’re saying but my point is simply that when you give the customer absolute authority it will be abused and usually the ones who are abused the most are retail hourly employees. I worked in retail for over 20 years and I watched slowly as retail employees rights free time etc. steadily went downhill.
On the same side of that coin there is absolutely nothing wrong with putting in a hard days work and getting paid and feeling accomplished for that days work. That’s becoming more of a rarity and I will definitely give you that. 👊🏻👌🏻
I like how the reporter put it, ..."this country's obsession with work." It seems the whole world is watching how Americans are changing their relationship with work. I believe we've [we Americans] been miserable for far too long. We've paid our dues, time for us to start living.
'The whole world is watching' there The Americans go again
Most people nowadays really haven't paid much dues. The problem is we've had it to easy for to long and people are soft.
@@blnunya6689 Perhaps you're right, most people haven't paid their dues, perhaps they don't need to. I've already paid their share.
@@designpainter3193 Paying your dues builds character and strength in the face of adversity. That's the problem with most Americans. We've given out participation trophies for far to long.
@@designpainter3193 I've paid them myself as well but that doesn't mean the next person in line should get a free ride which is what most people seem to want.