So I was working self checkout when I got a call from a job recruiter from a major tech company. OC I answered it at the risk of losing my $45/day gig, and the store manager SWOOPED IN like a vulture and rudely poked me on the shoulder to get my attention.
After my call and assisting customers (I can multitask), the manager took me into a little cart area and said that was unacceptable. I straight up told her that if she was going to pay me $16/hr in Los Angeles, Imma need 2 jobs. I even said I might do it again if needed.
She then asked if I enjoyed working at Target, to which I replied “You gotta do what you gotta do,” knowing full well there were worse employees, and if I’m fired I can hop over to Lowes nextdoor and start same day.
The dumbest thing she said was “Just because we pay (close to) minimum wage doesn’t mean you can give less than maximum effort.” I REALLY wish I told her it doesn’t work that way, and that’s a stupid expectation and frankly disrespectful to her employees. You get what you pay for, don’t be greedy. I find beggars and choosers disgusting.
Anyways, I am very hopeful I get one of the career jobs I’ve applied for so I can follow up on our conversation with more sass.
Note: Yes, it was bad to answer a call on the floor. But I will not let an executive at a dream company go to voicemail so that I can provide the best retail experience possible. My boss ALSO said if I get bored to literally state straight ahead or play with the spill cleannup bag.