Month: November 2023

This happened to me a few years ago. I was interviewing for for a few jobs in a new area I was moving to. I got an interview for an Assistant Manager position at a woman's clothing store in one of the largest malls in the country (Canada). During my interview, pay was brought up by my interviewer. I made it clear I would only accept the position if I was making above minimum wage ($12.50 cad at the time). The interviewer assured me that as Assistant Manager I would definitely be paid above minimum wage. Jump to a few days later when they call and offer me the job. I stated on the phone that I would be happy to take the position as long as the pay was good. I show up for my first day of orientation. I am handed my employment contract to sign and OF…

8 words my manager doesn't understand. Basically where I work they have a policy where if you can't work on a specific day you need to find someone else to do your shift for you, if you can't find anyone; that sucks you still need to work that day. At first I only thought this was for things like having to go to places and stuff, but apparently this applies to being sick too, (Except for the first time? At least in my experience) This means that if you when you're sick can't find someone to work your shift, you need to work while sick. No matter how sick. I recently had a really bad fever (talking sleeping most of the day, can't eat anything, can barely get out of bed sick) and tried to call in sick, which, of course meant that I had to try to find someone…

I’ve applied to over 30 different positions at multiple companies that have claimed they “desperately are needing people”, and I’ve been ghosted every single time either completely or I’m told that “we’ve already filled the position” weeks or even a few months afterwards. What’s up with that? Do they actually need people or not? And if they do then why the heck are they ghosting applicants and not giving them a chance? (I know it’s not just me they’re doing this to either)

Because the company is so small everyone that works there is terribly nosey and the last thing I need is a mortage company asking them for a written income verification. Also I'm worried that them knowing I'm trying to get a home would affect my request for a pay raise during appraisal especially with how stingy the boss is. The last thing I need is them to think my reason for a pay appraisal is not because of my work performance but rather owning a home.

Because the company is so small everyone that works there is terribly nosey and the last thing I need is a mortage company asking them for a written income verification. Also I'm worried that them knowing I'm trying to get a home would affect my request for a pay raise during appraisal especially with how stingy the boss is. The last thing I need is them to think my reason for a pay appraisal is not because of my work performance but rather owning a home.

In a reaction to the November 3rd US Federal jobs report a leading economist had the following to say: “I might have liked a somewhat stronger report, but if you had asked the Fed for dream numbers, these are them. Employment growth is moderating to sustainable levels, labor supply remains robust, and wage growth is moderating to rates consistent with its inflation target.” — Justin Wolfers, University of Michigan economics professor, in a tweet Translation: Companies of every size have mostly frozen hiring to suppress wages. The workers who are absolutely desperate and taking any wage to survive are keeping the un-employment number looking good. A Morningstar report with this reactions and others.

In a reaction to the November 3rd US Federal jobs report a leading economist had the following to say: “I might have liked a somewhat stronger report, but if you had asked the Fed for dream numbers, these are them. Employment growth is moderating to sustainable levels, labor supply remains robust, and wage growth is moderating to rates consistent with its inflation target.” — Justin Wolfers, University of Michigan economics professor, in a tweet Translation: Companies of every size have mostly frozen hiring to suppress wages. The workers who are absolutely desperate and taking any wage to survive are keeping the un-employment number looking good. A Morningstar report with this reactions and others.

In a reaction to the November 3rd US Federal jobs report a leading economist had the following to say: “I might have liked a somewhat stronger report, but if you had asked the Fed for dream numbers, these are them. Employment growth is moderating to sustainable levels, labor supply remains robust, and wage growth is moderating to rates consistent with its inflation target.” — Justin Wolfers, University of Michigan economics professor, in a tweet Translation: Companies of every size have mostly frozen hiring to suppress wages. The workers who are absolutely desperate and taking any wage to survive are keeping the un-employment number looking good. A Morningstar report with this reactions and others.