Introduction to Working, Man

You don’t have to identify as a “man” to enjoy this content (hence the comma). But you do have to identify as a worker.

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Here’s a new publication (or “newsletter” as it’s referred to by Substack) focused on working people and their many struggles.

I’ll be transparent and say that part of the reason for this new focus is burnout: Following U.S. news as closely as is required to produce quality content for should be considered a form of torture. Covering work-related issues seems light by comparison — and it’s cathartic as hell for most, if not all, millennials.

What do I mean? Well, if you’re unfortunate enough to be employed (or, even worse, unemployed like me), my guess is you have at least a few negative feelings about your situation. I will validate those feelings (even the homicidal ones — I don’t judge). If you’re voiceless, I will be your voice. I can guarantee that no matter how bad the feeling or attitude, I have shared it at some point in my 20-plus years of (mostly) unsatisfying work and maddening job searches. I know more about unemployment, especially, than any person should. (I’ve collected benefits in four states.)