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backtoblue

(11,752 posts)
Thu Jul 12, 2018, 09:04 PM Jul 2018

I'm going to be brave tomorrow! Updated [View all]

(I hope)

So, I'm disabled, but need a part time job to make ends meet.

Yesterday, I went for a job interview at a gas station and the manager hired me on the spot. Told me to start today.

After my 4 hour shift of ringing orders, stocking shelves,...he tells me "by the way, you're in training for two days. We don't pay for training"


I am uncomfortable among the best of conflict. So, my spine withered away and I just said "see ya tomorrow"

Now, I may not be confrontational, but I'm puttin on my boots and going to ask him he knows it's the LAW to pay for this kind of occupational training?? Bright and early 8am, before I begin work.

Anyways, I really liked the job, so I hope he'll change his tune when I tell him I don't work for free.

It's easy to walk off a job....it's alot harder to lose or quit for social conviction. I hope I don't have to notify the labor board and he'll just pay me and I can continue employment.

End of rant. I need some good vibes!

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Good vibes. I know jobs are hard to come by. I once volunteered to applegrove Jul 2018 #1
I think I'm gonna take one for the team backtoblue Jul 2018 #2
You are just great. applegrove Jul 2018 #4
Aww! backtoblue Jul 2018 #6
You are rich in character. And you are helping the people who come behind you. applegrove Jul 2018 #8
Don't forget, he owes you for the work you already did More_Cowbell Jul 2018 #13
I'm definitely going to remind him of that backtoblue Jul 2018 #14
So much love for ya. Corvo Bianco Jul 2018 #3
Thank you!!! backtoblue Jul 2018 #12
Good work, elleng Jul 2018 #5
We'll see! backtoblue Jul 2018 #7
Sounds great to elleng Jul 2018 #9
Certainly doesn't sound right. peacebuzzard Jul 2018 #10
The whole shebang. backtoblue Jul 2018 #11
Will be thinking of you, peacebuzzard Jul 2018 #16
We have a website in out town. Privately run as a business. Takes help wanted and other ads. 3Hotdogs Jul 2018 #15
Good on the employee s for not having that crap! backtoblue Jul 2018 #23
Best wishes Back to Blue...wow, wished he could have told you upfront about not getting paid... SWBTATTReg Jul 2018 #17
Hi there Reg! backtoblue Jul 2018 #24
👏👏👏👏💜💜💜💜👏👏👏👏 irisblue Jul 2018 #18
Called the state labor board backtoblue Jul 2018 #22
great work! KT2000 Jul 2018 #25
Proud of you irisblue Jul 2018 #28
Update; backtoblue Jul 2018 #19
Good luck, elleng Jul 2018 #20
There are also penalties for paying you late More_Cowbell Jul 2018 #21
I think you made the right choice. If this guy's first interaction Squinch Jul 2018 #26
This makes me sad. stevil Jul 2018 #27
good for you. You are a principled human being and ellenrr Aug 2018 #30
Dear Backtoblue...how are you doing today? SWBTATTReg Jul 2018 #29
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