Month: March 2022

TL:DR at the bottom I work in order fulfillment at multimillion dollar company. Despite the obscene profit margins on our products, the owner is insistent on paying as little as possible, and not just for payroll, but also things like software licenses, computers, and even basic equipment needed for the facility to opperate. During our monthly staff meetings, employees keep bringing up the fact that despite being one of the largest companies in the state for our industry, we pay approximately 20% less than the industry average (depending on position). Management keeps saying things like “we're looking into it” or “the new industry standard data just came out and we need time to review it” (spoiler alert: the data shows their fucking us on pay). Having worked for other companies before that have the same attitude, I know what's coming next. Their going to threaten to replace people with machines…

Yearly raises came today. My coworkers and I had been yelled at over the last two months for discussing pay, several times being told it was a “fireable offense” lol. Yearly reviews & wage increases finally happen today, and we each received a 3% raise from our $15 – $16-ish per hour rates. This is after a record sales year, and a hell of a busy season due to not having staff because “no one wants to work” and all that fun stuff. I feel so defeated. I was making less than the new hires and I’m just now matching their starting rate after being here for three years. I don’t know what to do. I feel so undervalued, unappreciated, and downright defeated. I want out. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.

Long time lurker, first time…writer? Had my first interview today, went well, and had time for questions. However, I didn't have time to ask about the salary for the position as we ran out of time. The interviewer said there would be a second round of interviews if I'm accepted to it, and that the 2nd interview would be in person. I'm currently working from home FT, and would hate to call out just to travel to the new job's office for the interview and find out there that the salary is garbage. I was thinking if this is acceptable/professional: Should I be accepted into the 2nd round of interviews, could I ask about the salary then before confirming my attendance? (meaning ask about the salary when I get approved for 2nd round)? ​ Thanks in advance

I have quit my call center job, and now I am looking for a job. I had an interview at 2pm today for a job at a Doggy daycare center. They literally told me I start training Wednesday and that I should come a little early so they can get all my equipment ready for me. I happily approved. Few hours later they texted me “there will not be training on Wednesday, position has been filled” I was quite annoyed at this extremely unprofessional shitty move. I move on with my life and try yet again to look for a job. I just want a simple job that goes Monday-Friday. That's it. I'm okay with working from 9-5. I'm okay with working night shifts. I'm okay with full time and part time. I won't work in factories/men's work, because I am a small female and I cannot lift that much…

Long time listener, first timer caller: Today I put my two week notice in at my job that I've been at for 8 years. I'm in my mid-thirties and I honestly would have stayed here for another 20 years until I retired. I work(ed) for an electrical distributor, we mostly sell things to electricians and I've met some great people in my eight years and have honestly learned a lot about the electrical world. My commute was five minutes from my house, and I got to go home everyday for lunch to hang out with my kids. I made ok money, not great for the SF bay area, but my wife works also and she is the main bread winner. Honestly my current job was mostly used for health benefits for myself and my kids, and for a good portion of my career there I put 30% of my paychecks…

Years ago when I first started working in banking, my first job was at a call centre. We did credit cards, personal loans and personal accounts. On one particular afternoon, an old wealthy boomer called and wanted to apply for a credit card. This was after the crackdown on loans, so no matter how rich you were, if you wanted a personal credit card over the phone you had to do the 1 hour or so over the phone. At first he was a little annoyed that I told him it could take up to an hour and that there are options online and I could transfer him to that department if he prefers doing it that way. But I was more than happy to help him as with anyone as long as they were respectful. “Let's get on with it” he said as he agreed to complete the application…

My employer is a NGO collecting, cleaning, refurbishing and donating donated laptops. My internship will be for half a year, 800 SGD per month (for 4.5 months). Monday to Friday, 1000 to 1900 hours.

My girlfriend works at Target and tonight she had a nice interaction with a customer (which doesn’t surprise me she is very personable and helpful on the job) and she gave her a $10 tip. My girlfriend responded by saying she didn’t think she could accept the tip to which the customer responded “too late I’m already gone”. My girlfriend told her supervisor about the interaction and was told to put the money in the register and leave it there. The money is not hers and she can’t take it home. This sounds absolutely ridiculous to me and she is pretty upset over it. We have a year and a half old and no family around to help so every little bit counts. What is the legality of her supervisors actions? If they can do this it’s pretty messed up. I would appreciate any advice on how we can respond…