#america is broken

[zymzalchemy]

[nsomniacsdream]

If your job ever hands you this book, look for a new job. This is the book you hand out to the hostages so they know their options are Stockholm Syndrome or death.

This book is so asinine that there are multiple rebuttals to it

Even an entire book thoroughly debunking every single page of this book was written and sold more copies

The most generous interpretation of this book is "your employer deserves your unquestioned loyalty and owes you nothing in return". "Do what we say or die" is also a common interpretation. I'm not even saying there isn't a kernel of truth in this book, that you have to remain flexible under changing circumstances, but the lengths the author goes to are ridiculous. The one character who stands up for himself is implied to have starved to death offscreen. The heroes of the story never think, they just do what their told (this is explicit in the book, im not just making an ungenerous interpretation). They are literally described as subhuman and not too bright. I dont have enough words to describe how insulting this book is, and I don't have enough swears in my vocabulary to describe any organization who would distribute it to their employees.

It is written in a slightly aged up "Fun with Dick and Jane" vocabulary and rhythm. The author couldn't even be assed to write like he respected your intelligence. Because he doesn't. It's very clear.

So in summary, Jesus fucking christ.

[spnexploration]

America really never moved past the Industrial Revolution, did it? In Australia, if you are a full-time employee you are entitled to 4 weeks paid leave per year, minimum (separate to your minimum entitlements of sick leave). Part-time employees earn this too but pro rata.

Some workplaces let you 'purchase' extra leave (ie be paid slightly less so you can have more leave a year) and/or offer more leave per year as a way of attracting employees. But even the crap ones, you get 4 weeks if you're full-time. It's the law.

[jellogram]

On my first day in Germany I got to my hotel and I couldn't get the lights to turn on. And I was like "Eh, fuck it, I'll just take a shower in the dark." And then the shower wouldn't get hot. I waited and waited and it stayed ice cold.

So I go down to the front desk and I'm like "My lights won't turn on and my shower won't get hot" so they send this guy up with me. We get into the room and I flick the switch and nothing happens so I'm like "See?"

And he goes "You must put your card in the slot."

"I... what? I have to put my room card in the light switch?"

"Of course!"

Now I have been in many hotels in the US and never encountered this concept, but apparently it was something most of their guests already knew. So I'm looking like a fool at this point. I feel like an idiot. The dude is fully grinning at me. I put the card in the slot and voila, the light turns on.

Then he's like "Ok, let's see if the shower works. You know you must wait for the hot water?" and I just know he's thinking I'm an idiot who also can't use a shower. This stupid American can't wait for the hot water! She can't even use a light switch or a shower!

And I guess he was distracted by these thoughts of my stupidity, because this dude fully stepped into the shower. In his nice dress shirt and slacks. He just. Gets into the shower.

And turns it on.

Have you ever seen a playing field get leveled instantaneously

[mikenesmithmpreg]

outing myself as a bootlicking liberal here but my heart aches for kamala. she did everything right and still lost because america hates its women. she deserved better and we deserved better. everyone failed her and everyone failed us.

[firecrotchkiss]

Years ago, I went on a little journey to stick myself like a pig and watch my lifeblood spew out of me. I walked 20 miles down the railroad tracks and drank a liter of whiskey. I finally got tired and sat down to rest.

The next morning, I was kicked awake by a state trooper, a lone train engine saw me sleeping on tracks and called. I got cuffed and put in the trooper SUV. Due to the crazy shit I said he took me to a hospital.

I stayed overnight, got saline, drug tests, and a nicotine patch. My mom picked me up and I went home. Got a bill for $1100. I had insurance.

Recently I got really sick and missed 4 days of work. Work requires a doctor's note for that. I went to convenient care. Got shuffled around between at least 6 different people. They asked my symptoms, took my vitals and administered a flu test. I did not have insurance then.

At the front desk they gave me a payment plan brochure. I said I wanted to pay same day if I could, they said that's not a thing they do. I figured it's basically a checkup maybe they'll ramp it up to a few hundred dollars. Nope $700. What the fuck.

[acidtygr]

hey uh in countries with health care you can get paid time off to treat your depression or other mental health issues

you should be able to call in sad to work

[onlyherefortheshowmances]

I feel like I keep posting the same things over and over and no one pays attention (okay not no one, but only the same few people). If I do not come up with ~$3,500+ by next weekend I will be completely homeless. The Mission is turning people away every day. I will have absolutely no where to go, sleep, or be safe in any way shape or form. And with my chronic conditions that's not going to be sustainable for even 24 hours let alone months.

I need monetary donations. Or even 'personal loans' that I can pay back when I get back pay from Social Security. Or if one of you has an old (I do not care how old), inspected, and functional larger vehicle you're looking to get rid of, please, please help me.

Having to spend almost 2 days in the hospital this week after totaling my car I was counting on trade-in value of definitely did not help anything either. There are 8 days until I have to be out. I am formally evicted as of 12:01 AM on 5/1, so I need to be out by Sunday night. Please.

Or take a look at the stuff I'm posting on eBay (a lot of Harry Potter Pop! Vinyls and a few other things). My seller ID is dandyc60 but idk how exactly ebay works to get you to a list of just my things.

The GFM is linked here as always. https://gofund.me/978fb41c

I have V$nmo as well @.clbrown91

And I have Chime, so if you do to that can transfer directly, just message me.

[crumb]

DINNER IN AMERICA | 2020 + parallels ↓ Napoleon Dynamite (2004) // Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995) // Not Another Teen Movie (2001) ← Scene parodying She’s All That (1999) // SLC Punk! (1998) // 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) // Heathers (1989) // Valley Girl (1983) // How to Deal (2003)

[alwaysbewoke]

there was NOTHING (ABSOLUTELY NOTHING) kamala could have done to win this election. NOTHING.

[cheezitthefuzz]

the court used to be the weakest branch

now the most powerful thing the president can do is change who's on the court

These are NON-ELECTED officials

[olympeline]

Oh God fucking damn it I never noticed Davie asks Alfred where his parents are but Alfred can only shake his head and walk away

Fffffuuuuuccckkkk meeeee Hima whyyyyyyyyy

[intheholler]

Kentucky, 1949

[cursedwithcaution]

i wish all [people who shit on americans for the systemic oppression we experience regarding healthcare and other human rights] a very [understanding that most americans are victims of the system and can’t even protest oppression without being met with police violence]

[lost-carcosa]

And apparently there is no recall vote provision in N Carolina.

Republicans will do anything to gain power

[sorryiwasasleep]