How Empower Work helped me when no one had my back
By: Morgan M.*, Empower Work user, new mom, and workplace advocate
I reached out to Empower Work because I’d hit a breaking point. I’d been dealing with a bunch of issues in my workplace for over a year including a demeaning, bullying manager. I took every action I could think of to try to change things for the better, but nothing helped.
Pregnant and unsure how that would impact my job search, I decided to stick it out. But when I returned from unpaid leave, it was worse.
“ I wasn’t sure what to do—or what my rights were. And now I wasn’t just dealing with the stress for me, it was also impacting my new family.”
Empower Work is like no other resource I’ve come across. It was exactly what I needed. I appreciated how easy it was to talk to someone, how quickly the counselor responded, and that there was someone to listen and bounce ideas off of.
Having a free, confidential, and unbiased resource is critical. That’s why I’m sharing my story—to encourage others who may be feeling stuck, uncertain, or overwhelmed to use Empower Work and to help keep it free and accessible.
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Empower Work is like talking to the unbiased, experienced, and professional older sister (without all the family baggage) you wish you had. The counselors provide helpful questions, and insights that I hadn’t thought about.
Thanks to the conversation I had, I felt more knowledgeable about my options and empowered to do what was right for me. I ended up quitting my job and know a lot more about the legal options at my disposal.
At the time, I paid it forward by sharing Empower Work’s SMS line with others (it’s 510-674-1414 in case you’re wondering!). Today, I just started a new job and I’m investing in a cause I believe in by donating $100 to ensure no one else faces what I did.
I know I’m not alone. There are millions of workers facing challenges every day. I’m thankful Empower Work was there for me—and that I can help make sure it’s there for millions more. At the end of the day, Empower Work helps you do what’s best for you when no one else has your back.