Month: March 2022

This company had us sit through 8 hours of videos on things unrelated to the actual job with a day and a half more videos left. They wanted us to do 11 hour days, without planned breaks or even the ability to take lunch, when out in the field. Which is a big problem, because I'm not going behind a bush or in a cornfield, and we would be dealing with harsh chemicals with no ability to wash our hands even if we packed food for in the truck. They changed my job title so I wouldn't get any bonuses like the other workers because I had another job that I needed to leave for in the late evening(well after a normal 8 hour shift). He had to be able to tell the other workers I get to leave “early” because no bonuses, otherwise it'd topple the house of cards.…

What’s up everyone I’m a little lost… I’m currently A Marine getting ready to get tf out in 2 years lol… what jobs can I transition to where I don’t need a damn bachelors in and that is easy to get into ? I’ve heard of law enforcement, Union construction, etc. I want to know some least known ones as well. Thanks

So I am applying for a job that I am not fully qualified for there needs. I have some of the qualities. Should I lie about the rest of the qualities? Or should I just keep my real resume and see where it leads me? I'm just curious. I've been a temp for 2 years doing my current work as Inventory coordinator with no benefits. I am looking to be a inventory specialist full time. Any advice?

I got this email with job offers from Glassdoor, and I saw this. https://preview.redd.it/omyy9gi27em81.png?width=478&format=png&auto=webp&s=714d943af56330d06890dcbfc305fa3215eb6dca For the record, minimum wage in Quebec is being raised to 14.25 CAD this spring, so the estimate starting at 14$ is actually minimum wage.

This might seem like an odd rant, but here goes. I work for a tiny internet and cable company. We provide service to a couple dozen small towns and cities. I've been here for about a year and a half, running one of their branch offices and being part of their customer care phone team. I'm on the phone 10 hours a day (4 days a week) and I make roughly twice the minimum wage. About a month ago, I was offered an opportunity to interview for a position with the business team – same company, but substantially less work and much higher pay. I had a few interviews and just got the job a few days ago. I'm excited about the opportunity – and I would never complain about this to anyone in power – but I'll be doing quite a bit less than I'm doing now and (after…

He has been working for this company as a tech for five months. He works the night shift from Tuesday to Friday (gets off at 4am) and then is expected to come in at 10am Saturday morning. They are understaffed, but the higher ups say that the team needs to be more productive to justify hiring someone else. And each “activity” is viewed as the same level of productivity. So doing a two hour repair on a bed gets the same productivity points as slapping on a sticker on a bed. They told him that he was going to get 20 dollars an hour but started him at 19. He gets zero holiday pay despite working Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Recently, one of his coworkers crashed one of the company trucks so the company took away the bonuses for everyone. I just don’t understand. These managers don’t seem to…

I have been working as an insurance agent for about 4 years. I have always been way better at service than sales. I hate sales. So when my current employer offered me a job, I made it VERY clear that I am not motivated by money, I am not good at selling, but I am good at helping people. She needed a service person anyway. As she already had two producers. She told me I do not have to do sales. She specifically hired me for service. All she asked was that I cross sell to current clients that had mono lines. For example, ask someone where their homeowners insurance is if all they have with us is auto. Which I am fine with, because I do that anyway. That is kind of part of servicing. I am not into cold calling, I am not into asking strangers, while I…

This should be the number 1 topic of discussion in this group yet none of you ever mention it. Look at the prevalence of unions in the 1950’s when a single earner could make enough money to support a family. Look at the prevalence of unions. Then compare that to today. Unions are the ones that have fought for fair work days and pay. It’s not just something that magically happened. Organize and support unions. Oppose right to (exploit) work laws and demand your representatives oppose them.