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Favoritism, Fear & Intimidation Rule The Work World
So, the word is that a lot of Americans have checked out from their jobs. An article on Planet Money stated that 4.3 million Americans alone, have quit their jobs in August, and it’s possible more could be joining the club soon.
‘’Good!’’ I say.
It’s been long overdue.
This Great Resignation that’s taken place should have happened a decade ago.
Great American workers have finally had enough of the tap-dancing they have to do in the work world. Hopefully, other Continents and Countries don’t have this same issue as we do here in the States, and if they do, hopefully not as alarming as it is here.
Those pictures you see of job ads on the internet of happy workers enjoying what they do — and where they work, are rare to see in certain workplaces.
Behind the happy exterior of smiling faces, is a sinister undercurrent of favoritism, fear, and psychological mental games workers have to endure in the workplace.
A large number of workers have to stomach this environment for years just to remain at a job to provide for themselves or a family — unless they can find better opportunities. The lions who are in the workplace, and have no problem speaking up for themselves — or their fellow co-workers, are quickly…
