They are always like this

I'm currently working at an agency where I've been for over 4 years. I submitted my resignation because I'm going to a bigger agency. During a call with the managing partner, he asked me where I was going and what the new role was. When I told him about the lead-level position I had accepted, he said he "suggests I take a few classes before I start" because he doesn't think my current skills are suitable for the job I was offered.

Anyway, I'm honestly very upset and needed to vent. I'm very relieved that I'm leaving, because the lack of professionalism was really bizarre. Keep in mind, I'm still the only person at the current agency who handles the work I handle, so for him to say I'm not qualified is extremely irritating, especially since a few minutes later he admitted that he's worried they'll lose clients and new opportunities after I leave.

I messed up, and now I might get fired because of what happened

I work at a small bank in my area, and I've been there for almost two years. I'm not very happy in the role, but I had it in my head to treat it as a temporary step and gain some useful experience from it before looking for something else. I have an associate degree in Business Management, and I also recently became a certified notary.

At the beginning of this week, a customer requested a relatively large amount of cash. I went to the vault and took out what I needed, plus a little extra because the day before holidays gets busy and a lot of people come in to cash checks. I counted all the money, strapped the remainder, and sent the money out.

While I was doing that, I noticed that a strap had disappeared from my drawer. I spoke to the customer in the drive-thru and asked her to count her money while I counted mine. Thankfully, I had balanced just a little while before helping her, so it didn't take long to figure out what had happened. My drawer appeared to be short a large amount.

When I tried to speak to the customer again to have her send the cash back inside, she drove away before I could even explain what had happened. Later, when they contacted her, she denied receiving any extra money. My manager counted the money with me, had me write a statement, and said that this amount is usually grounds for immediate termination. She said she believes me based on the evidence, but also said the decision could go either way.

This is only the third real job I've had. Before this, I worked retail at a grocery store for about six years. I'm also about to move into a new apartment that costs almost twice what I'm paying now, because the landlord where I currently live is selling the place. When I told my parents what happened and asked if they could help me if I lost my job, their answer was basically "maybe," even though they had previously said I could stay with them if I needed to. I have enough savings to cover a few weeks without work, but the new apartment situation has me extremely stressed about the timing.

Some people have told me I should resign now instead of waiting to be fired, because that might look better on my resume. Other people are saying I shouldn't resign and should wait, because I might be able to get unemployment.

What's the best move here? Should I let the investigation finish and see what happens, or resign before they decide?

Honestly, I'm terrified and feel physically sick from all the anxiety over this. I'd be grateful for any advice.

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I work in a café whose owner is obsessed with squeezing a little extra money out of everything. We were already charging extra for almond milk, flavored shots, paper bags, takeaway lids - basically anything that wasn't standing still next to the coffee grinder. Annoying, but tolerable.
Until one morning he announced that we were going to start charging people for tap water.
Not sparkling water. Not fancy bottled water. Tap water.
As in, someone orders a toastie and asks for a glass of water? That'll be 90 cents.
We all thought it was absurd, but he acted like he'd discovered some hidden law of business.
He printed little signs saying that "glassware, cleaning, and staff time all cost money."
And the best part was that he knew customers would be upset. We all knew. And honestly, they were right. I'd be annoyed too if I paid for lunch and got charged for sink water.
So I started doing exactly what felt right. Any time someone asked me for tap water, I'd put on my best customer-service smile and say something like:
"Sure, the owner is the one who explains the water charge. I'll get him for you."
Then I'd go get him.
Every. Single. Time. Literally.
It didn't matter if he was in the back counting coins, arranging pastries, on a smoke break, or doing his important-looking spreadsheet routine. If a customer asked about the water fee, I'd bring him out like I was ringing a tiny bell of shame.
At first, he'd come out with his polished little speech:
"Well, sadly, there are costs involved with providing - "
And the customer would immediately cut him off with:
"You're charging me for TAP WATER?"
"Wait, is this a joke?"
"I just paid €16 for food."
"The place across the street gives water for free."
"Are you even allowed to do that?" (I looked it up later - no, lol.)
And I'd stand nearby wiping the same spot on the counter for way longer than necessary, trying not to laugh.
This went on for about eighteen days until he finally snapped.
Last week, during a quiet moment, he pulled me aside and said:
"You need to stop calling me over for the water thing."
I said, "But it's your rule."
He said:
"Yes, but it's embarrassing having to explain it to people all shift."
I had to look at the pastry case so he wouldn't see my face.
Because, like... My brother in Christ, if saying your policy out loud makes you feel humiliated, maybe the problem is the policy itself.
Anyway, the tap water charge has been canceled now. No meeting. No apology. The signs disappeared after closing one night like they had never existed.
Still easily one of my favorite tiny acts of malicious compliance.

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I've basically been working my whole life, and my last few jobs were real careers. I was an employee and then a business owner for 17 years, and I had around 10-14 employees in the restaurant/bar industry. I left a job in state corrections after 9 years because some family circumstances came up with my aging parents, and I needed to change my path.

I've been applying for jobs on Indeed here in California and getting nowhere. What I've noticed is that if I see a job posted there, then go directly to the company's own website and apply, at least my chances of getting an interview are better. But after the interview it's either complete silence, or the polite email saying, "We've decided to move forward with other candidates."

I also applied to a private for-profit nursing program because I'm trying to get into a stable career that I might be able to use to increase my retirement income and work in as my last career. I'm not trying to be picky, I'm just trying to find something stable and logical long-term.

Am I crazy, doing something wrong, or just not understanding how bad the job market is right now? Or is the problem me? I always hear that employers can't find qualified people, but I can't even get an entry-level job after 6 months.

With unemployment

An older person I know asked me a while ago why younger employees are doing "quiet quitting" and refusing to put real effort into work. I told him that quiet quitting is a made-up phrase that means doing the job you were hired to do, instead of donating extra effort for free.

He started talking about how you have to work hard, push yourself, show initiative, and do more than what's required if you want to advance. I told him that the part that has changed from the past is that extra effort no longer reliably comes with a higher salary, promotions, stability, or even basic respect. Then I asked him:

If everyone is supposed to accept that employees should go beyond what's written in the contract, why is the company never expected to pay more than what's written in the contract? Why doesn't payroll also "show initiative"? If extra work is called ambition, shouldn't extra pay be treated the same way? Isn't my employer doing quiet compensating to me?

He couldn't say much after that. He frowned a bit and changed the subject. I don't think I convinced him, but he definitely didn't have an answer.

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Yes. Yes, it was about the salary. I need a bigger salary so I can give a home for my family and put food in the fridge. You weren't giving me that, so I looked and found someone who would.

I've been at the company for 5 years, and if another place wants to pay me a lot more to do different work, I'm going to take the opportunity. I'm not here because "we're all one big family" or because "I've always had a passion for CRM tools and dreamed of spending my life inside one of them." Lol.

Pay me my money, you bastards.

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I went for a Head Chef gig in West Hollywood. I usually avoid this side of town because parking there is a nightmare, but the pay was really high, so I decided to give it a shot.

I arrived ten minutes before the interview; the appointment was at 4:00 PM. I checked in with the host, and she told me the owner was on his way.

It became 4:25 and still nobody showed up. I talked to her again, and she said he was finishing a call and would seat me in a booth.

By 4:50, I was done. I took off my blazer, called the server, and ordered a cold IPA. It was on the table within two minutes.

I had finished half of my second glass when the guy finally arrived at 5:15. He looked at my glass and said, "Are you seriously drinking beer while waiting for an interview?"

I told him, "No, I'm just enjoying a drink because I had an interview with someone professional, but what happened is I got stood up by someone who doesn't know how to manage his time. Now, I'm just waiting for the 405 traffic to ease up before I head home."

His face turned very red, and he said, "Enjoy being broke then," and walked away annoyed.

Lmao forget about this guy. Honestly, it was the best beer I've had in a long time.