Self Employed Womens Association FAQ

Pros

flexible schedule, sense of community, responsable

Cons

low salary, long hours, no dental

Pros

Manage ones own time and work

Cons

No sick pay, and have to sort out your own taxes, pension, etc.

Pros

Pay low. No insurance. Gig work sucks

Cons

I don’t know. I don’t care

Advice to Management

Listen to shoppers

Pros

Flexible scheduling common great organizational skills of management

Cons

No paid Vacations or holidays, no health insurance

Advice to Management

Better domestic time management

Pros

grassroots impact, a collective - so an informal office can get away with poor work and misbehaviour with junior staff if management pities/ favours you

Cons

mid-level managers are inefficient, behind the times and have zero understanding of best practices. behave like nursery school teachers. misogyny and sexism is overlooked by senior leaders. informal, hence leads to unprofessionalism and scapegoating - a culture thats actively encouraged. have heard this from many who left, those who stay in such teams have developed a thick skin, bidding their time.