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This is my last week at a major auto parts company.

Just as the title says, I am quitting my job at this company for a few reasons. One is I have an autoimmune disease and it has cause me to call out a lot from work. But my ultimate reason for quitting was the fact that the last guy who quit at my store was offered 13 an hour to stay. Why this was my straw that broke the camels back moment is when I applied for this company they only offered me 9.25 an hour and I told them I was certified by the state as an auto mechanic, so I do know what customers are looking for and the knowledge of how they can fix their vehicle on their own. I though you know maybe they add like an extra dollar for having a certification like that. Nope, they only offered me 9.50. The small amount of time…


Just as the title says, I am quitting my job at this company for a few reasons. One is I have an autoimmune disease and it has cause me to call out a lot from work. But my ultimate reason for quitting was the fact that the last guy who quit at my store was offered 13 an hour to stay.

Why this was my straw that broke the camels back moment is when I applied for this company they only offered me 9.25 an hour and I told them I was certified by the state as an auto mechanic, so I do know what customers are looking for and the knowledge of how they can fix their vehicle on their own. I though you know maybe they add like an extra dollar for having a certification like that. Nope, they only offered me 9.50.

The small amount of time I have been at this company plus my decade long experience in retail has shown me one thing, know your worth as a human being and dont compromise yourself for a “petty” wage.

Currently have appiled to many jobs offered by my Native American tribe that are desk/office environments. Pay and benifits are waaaay better compared to what im making now so fingers crossed.

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