Author describes employment as a humiliation ritual

1 articles · Updated · Meer · May 1

The first-person account says repeated CV screenings, interviews, tests, ghosting and a dismissal after one month and 17 days worsened anxiety, depression and financial instability.
The writer recounts resigning from one job over disrespect, then losing a better-paid role after 14-hour days and weekend work, amid criticism, public tagging and fears that AI could replace workers.
Arguing many workplaces have normalised dehumanising treatment and political manoeuvring, the piece cites Yomly data saying 14.7% of employees face workplace mental health problems and urges employers to show basic decency.

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