I obviously have to work for a living, but it seems like everyone I try to work for tries to do something sneaky…
I had a job interview today at a nice restaurant. The job posting stated that it was for a server position with a $13-$14/hr salary. I previously worked as a barista/server/host at another nice restaurant. At my interview, the owner was talking about how they really need servers and a barista, especially with the holidays approaching. She liked that I had relevant experience.
However… She then said that because it's been a couple years since I worked in a restaurant, I would probably need a refresher. I was fine with that. Well, the “refresher” is that she wants me to work as a host for $10/hr until I can “earn” the server position. I just don't understand how I can earn a position if I'm not being trained in said position. Nor do I understand why I'm being offered a completely different job than the one I applied for. Not to mention that the pay is significantly lower than what I was supposed to be interviewing for.
The whole thing just seems sketchy. I applied for a specific job with a specific salary. But I was instead offered an entirely different job with a considerable decrease in pay. The owner got really excited when I said I would consider it (I don't usually stick up for myself so I didn't question her at the time.)
I just feel really anxious after this ordeal because I feel like so many people are this way. I know I'll never find a perfect job, but are there any out there that aren't just completely trying to pull a fast one??