I JUST found this sub, and this was the first thing to pop into my head.
Back in March of 2021 I returned home from another state (moved there because of my now ex gf) and was looking for some quick work because I can't live off savings and my credit card forever. Just kind of applied for anything and everything I could.
In July I was contacted by a company that assembled display items for stores. Things like grills, bikes, chairs ETC. Interview was over the phone, and I was told I'd be making 500-700 a week, basepay plus commission. I thought it sketchy but needed a job so i took it thinking i could just find something else later.
First week: Training, which means no commisions and I get a nice check of 440 (Min wage here is 11$ an hour and I only worked 40 hrs so no big deal)
Second week: Starting Commissions, I scan items as I put them together using their little app. Had to work a lil extra time too so I was at 50 hrs at the end of the week, didn't care cause I thought i was getting overtime. Got a check of 200 dollars.
Third week: My final week, I get yelled at cause apparently cleaning up the packaging from the items we assemble is not considered work. I didnt find out what my check was till Wednesday, I was not happy. Thursday I show up ready to work, 15 min later I text my manager saying that the pay isn't enough for me to stay/care and left. I get paid another 200. I sign up with a temp agency for laborers that same day.
A month later, I started working for a company that's building a solar site nearby. (Through the temp agency.) I am now the Assistant Superintendent. I now make over 1k a week and all I do is sit in my truck and watch other people work.
TLDR: My old job paid 200 a week for 50 hrs of manual labor. I quit and now I sit on my ass all day for 1k a week.