So as pretty naïve millennial who still believe in some good in humanity I got in new trap of capitalist soap opera actors. Previously i have worked in some big companies so I realize they are just slave owners even before but tried to educate them how work should be and make fun of them with colleges. But last job I have put a trick on me, not gonna lie, small family beer pub. Owner is also working, friendly vibe at first, you can take free days whenever you want and fairytales like that. Started working, owner had traffic accident, ended up at surgery and recovery so as person with still human trade to have compassion I had understanding and worked more then I suppose to do until they find replacement. Also first time bartending so learning this job at high speed so pretty stressful but I made it. After 2 weeks I was pretty amazing at job but when It started with free days and have time to rest it was not even negotiable. Just direct no and closed door. Then I checked payment list and contract and realize I am basically volunteering one day at week for minimum wage with unpaid night hours and overwork hours. So I just open sick leave for them to pay me for next 42 days and send in trash bag by mail keys and uniform from work. Today I was writing down some of the red flags that were warning but my brain who is still looking for hope in humanity made blurred. So here it goes:
- “We don't usually use sick days since we are small family, like community and we are there helping each other so you cannot open sick leave for even one day, if you are sick you will work those days in following months” Hearing this will even seems unfair to slaves in ancient times.
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“Do you have from previous jobs list of what to send for documentation to sign you in system, I cannot remember it, can you found it on internet?” said by boss wife who is doing legal scam paper work while i was taking orders and cleaning tables.
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“You need to pour drink exactly on the line (0,5 or 0,3) not extra because then you are giving drink for free” said by boss in family friendly vibe rock bar full of signs like – positive vibes, peace, love and other bullshits.
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“Summer season here is great because you work without stop and when you have a minute to light up the cigarrete is the best feeling ever!” said by 23yo college who is son of boss and believe the purpose of life is to be a slave.
Also music on loop. They have spotify for music and still play same 3 playlists to make everyone be in loop.