I’m sick of entitlement
May 3rd, 2025
Another Saturday. Another shift that feels like it’s never going to end. Forty-eight hours a week in this warehouse is starting to feel less like a job and more like a life sentence. My back is aching, my feet are screaming, and honestly, my patience is wearing thinner than the cardboard boxes we keep getting in.
What really gets under my skin is the sheer lack of effort from some people. We’re all supposed to be a team, right? Pulling together to get the stock sorted and out. But it feels like a handful of us are constantly picking up the slack for others. It’s not fair. We’re all feeling the pressure, the deadlines, the constant demand, but some just seem content to coast.
And the arrogance of some of the long-timers! It’s unbelievable. You’d think after 25+ years, they’d be the ones leading the charge, sharing their experience. Instead, it’s like some of them actively resist any kind of efficiency or new way of doing things. It’s not about disrespecting their time here; it’s about moving forward and making things better for everyone. It’s infuriating when someone who’s been here for six years – someone who actually understands the managerial side of things – gets treated like they don’t know what they’re talking about, just because they haven’t been here “long enough.” It’s not about tenure; it’s about competence!
I feel like I’m constantly battling not just the workload but also the outdated attitudes. It’s draining. I came home completely wiped, both physically and mentally. I just want to see some fairness and some actual teamwork around here. Is that too much to ask? Maybe tomorrow will be better. Probably not, but a guy can hope, right?
I hate that “entitlement” has replaced “sense of entitlement,” but never mind. First, stop picking up the slack for others. Just do your job. As far resistant from the old-timers to change, you’ll find that in every job. Sadly, employees are just a commodity and can be easily replaced. While wanting to improve efficiently, which is admirable, what you are trying to do is teach the pig to sing. Is it your best interest to annoy the pig? I’m former HR, by the way. If you’re unhappy, find another job where you’ll have more input or at least won’t be feeling drained by the end of the day. The harsh reality is, if the company doesn’t care, neither should you. Don’t worry about the company, worry about yourself and what’s in your best interest. I promise you, if the company needs to fire you for, say, cost containment, they’ll do it in a heartbeat. There is no such thing as company loyalty to an employee.
@solovoice Thanks for your straightforward thoughts and sharing your HR experience. You’re right, the job market here isn’t the easiest, which makes things a bit more complex than just moving on. Responsibility at work is really important to me, and while I understand the point about employees being replaceable, I personally care about doing a good job and seeing things run smoothly. It can be frustrating when inefficiency holds things back, and I often see ways we could improve. I value the trust I’ve built with the management team and I’m keen to contribute more meaningfully and take on more challenging roles where I can make a bigger impact.
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Great entry. There is always hope.
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I know this feeling drain, can you ask for few days off to reboot from it all
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I just stopped caring. Why bust your ass if there is no reward for that extra work? I would do what is asked of me, but that’s it…
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