FabSwingers.com forum: The Expendables

By *ib. OP Man
6 weeks ago

Hampshire

I've just realised how expendable I am in my job and it's made me uncomfortable.

I had jury service this week, so that was chalked in. It stopped end of Tuesday until next week but I managed to catch a cold...

Text my boss Wednesday and told her I was ill. No worries.

Text her this morning and said I'm still ill but will log in later if my head stops banging... she's still not even read the message!

I realise the world won't stop rotating when I'm not present but it's made me feel very disposable. In the grand scheme of things my job role is a pure luxury for the organisation.

I don't think I'm in danger of losing my job, but it just feels... weird. I'm not sure if I should be worried or take advantage of it.

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By *entlemanrogueMan
6 weeks ago

Motherwell

Maybe your boss didn't read your message as they are happy to let you fullt recover.

but yes 100% of people are 100% expendable in their jobs

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
6 weeks ago

Herts

When I realised I was expendable I realised I could be replaced, by others who could do my job. Do they just be doing my job..elsewhere. So my employer is also expendable to me.

Very liberating.

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By *oodoodMan
6 weeks ago

Suffolk / Essex borders

I got made redundant after being there for 16 years and it's very liberating in a way. You suddenly realise like you say they'll cope without you and also there's no such thing as loyalty to you from any company. You then start being much more mercenary about it. Since I got made redundant I have had 3 jobs that I made the decision to up and leave on my terms.

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By *urry BlokeMan
6 weeks ago

Stalybridge

Everyone is expendable

No one is professionally irreplaceable

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By *teveAndHisMagicPicklenicMan
6 weeks ago

Ends

👀 can I interest you in some

anarcho communism

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By *icecouple561Couple
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6 weeks ago

East Sussex

Nothing you can do about it. I was never under any illusion that if I was nuked off the face if the earth on a Friday night someone else would be at my desk by Tuesday afternoon at the latest.

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By *ib. OP Man
6 weeks ago

Hampshire

I think the issue comes as my role is pretty niche, so I've spent a few years making my life easier and subsequently they're far less reliant on me. A year or two ago I couldn't take a week off without getting a phone call.

I should probably just enjoy the freedom.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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6 weeks ago

East Sussex

You should. Just keep it niche enough that they miss you eventually

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By *ad NannaWoman
6 weeks ago

East London

They bought a coffee machine.

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By *teveAndHisMagicPicklenicMan
6 weeks ago

Ends

*grows in anti capitalist rage*

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By *ib. OP Man
6 weeks ago

Hampshire

"You should. Just keep it niche enough that they miss you eventually

I'm so pleased I battered them into a big pay rise several years ago before they realised I could be outsourced cheaper.

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By *ib. OP Man
6 weeks ago

Hampshire

"*grows in anti capitalist rage*"

I work for the state. My entire being is to improve society in small ways.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
6 weeks ago

North West

I have similar fears about my job. Then if I'm off for any reason, the shit hits the fan and I temporarily feel better.

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By *ib. OP Man
6 weeks ago

Hampshire

"They bought a coffee machine."

Wish they'd bought better biscuits too.

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
6 weeks ago

Herts

"*grows in anti capitalist rage*

I work for the state. My entire being is to improve society in small ways."

And we look forward to when you start

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By *ib. OP Man
6 weeks ago

Hampshire

"*grows in anti capitalist rage*

I work for the state. My entire being is to improve society in small ways.

And we look forward to when you start

A grain of sand on the beach.

At least I'm trying.

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By *ormalfornorfolkMan
6 weeks ago

Norwich

Have a look at “Bullshit Jobs” by David Graeber, if you haven’t already.

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
6 weeks ago

Herts

"*grows in anti capitalist rage*

I work for the state. My entire being is to improve society in small ways.

And we look forward to when you start

A grain of sand on the beach.

At least I'm trying.

👍

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By *ad NannaWoman
6 weeks ago

East London

"They bought a coffee machine.

Wish they'd bought better biscuits too."

That's a strike issue, that is.

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By *teveAndHisMagicPicklenicMan
6 weeks ago

Ends

"*grows in anti capitalist rage*

I work for the state. My entire being is to improve society in small ways."

(I’m only playing btw)

Yes. The state in a capitalist society! Down with the shackles of wage labour! Grrrrr

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