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wobbly_noob [comrade/them]

wobbly_noob@hexbear.net
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You can see this just in job listings. Even in states where X number of days of parental leave is required, companies will list those days as fringe benefits

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I hope this isn’t too doomer. I have about a dozen people helping me do one-on-one’s and social map, which I think is unusual this early in. We’re all way overworked and everyone’s frustrated. There’s a certain amount that I can collectivize that frustration and express solidarity. I’m also trying to remind people to not run themselves into the ground and that this is a marathon not a sprint.

All that said, I’m still playing a leadership roll and need to put on a happy face as much as possible. I can’t tell everyone I’m straight up going crazy and feeling like quitting. A few more weeks and more people can help unload more of the work. I can manage feeling like quitting for a couple weeks and the feeling should pass so I can continue on without burning out.

I appreciate everyone here letting me scream into the void a bit

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Neoliberalism works largely because it can keep up the appearance of freedom. The more you censor dissent, the more people are going to be caught in your net and the more grumbling a of rebellion will form.

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I’m with the IWW and am also talking to an industry specific union

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Yeah I’m putting together my CV and trying to balance the union work with actively applying for jobs. There’s a decent chance I end up quitting before this gets off the ground purely out of self preservation. But we’ll see

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