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myLot reputation of 95/100. YoungInLove (828)   ranked 525 out of 28,135 in people6 months ago

Ive been working at this retail store in the mall for almost a year. I am younger then the rest and I was getting paid less up until recently (becuase you need to be 18 to close, and I was under 18 so I didnt get that wage) I feel like Im getting walked all over. I used to get about 20 hours a week. Thats now been cut down to bout...5. And the hours of all my co workers have gone up. The newest addition to our "team" is best friends with the assistant manager. She is moving in with her so the manager is giving her alot more hours then usual becuase she needs to make rent. Everyone there except me has another job and everyones getting the hours Im supposed to get! What would you do..quit and find a new job. or? Advice is appreciated:)

 
 
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tags:  work, job, discrimination, new job, working
 
1. myLot reputation of 51/100. Gargoyle0134 (1251)   ranked 5,319 out of 28,135 in people   6 months ago

Fnd a new job on your time off, and THEN quit! never burn your bridges until you are ready to move! Take the money you can for now..but look to move. But do not go until you are re-hired somewhere else.


myLot reputation of 45/100. darkjedi (2541)   ranked 3,388 out of 28,135 in people  6 months ago

I agree with you. You should never quit one job without having another one lined up already.


atulmmishra (29)   ranked 8,914 out of 28,135 in people  6 months ago

I agree with you.Don't quit off mere frustration, have some patience and find a new job.
At the same time try to accost the authority. Wish u luck!

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2. myLot reputation of 93/100. azkadellia (302)   ranked 2,009 out of 28,135 in people   6 months ago

I would probably have to say quit the current job you are at and find a new job. That's pretty crappy how you are getting treated and if I were you I wouldn't let that fly. Of course I kind of think it's my way or the high way...so that might be the reason why I wouldn't let this happen to me. Good luck YoungInLove.:D

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3. myLot reputation of 100/100. zeroflashx2 (1583)   ranked 753 out of 28,135 in people   6 months ago

As for me, I would quite the current job. I don't really like the way the manager is giving way to the newest addition to your "team". That's a very unfair practice. It should matter whether she needs it for rent or not, each of you have your own needs and one of them is to be treated equally.

Try to look for another job. If you've been doing your job well, you really don't deserve that and they definitely do not deserve to have you. Be patient and vigilant in looking for one, we don't know, you might actually get something you really like and pays well and less politics. Take care my friend!happy

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4. myLot reputation of 97/100. deebomb (7412)   ranked 881 out of 28,135 in people   6 months ago

For the present stick with your present job and do the very best that you can. becoming an out standing employee so that when you apply for another job you will get a good reference. Go out of you way to do more when you are at work. In the mean time you have a lot f time to go looking for another job. I would also explain to the manager that you want improve your working skills and that you you might start looking for a new job. Good luck with your decisions.

 
5. ynylljohncasido (23)   ranked 27,940 out of 28,135 in people   6 months ago

quite my friend.

 
6. myLot reputation of 92/100. Linda4ualways (1063)   ranked 647 out of 28,135 in people   6 months ago

I will not quit my job and then look for another. I would keep the job I have because a little money is better than no money at all and look for another one and if you find one, then give your present job a two-week notice. However, in your case you may not need to give them a notice. I wish the best because in these times it's hard to find a job and here where I live, people are getting fired and re-assigned left and right.

 
7. myLot reputation of 93/100. foxyfire33 (5752)   ranked 144 out of 28,135 in people   6 months ago

A mature first step would be to request a meeting with your supervisor. Explain that you do enjoy your job but feel that you are not getting the hours you were hired for. Ask if there is a reason for this. S/he may have a legitimate explanation or not, but either way you will better understand where you stand and if there are any areas you need improvement.

"Everyone there except me has another job and everyones getting the hours Im supposed to get!" Unfortunately that isn't how a business runs. Nobody cares what bills you have or if you have another job or not. It is not their fault or their problem that you only have one job while they have two.

 
8. myLot reputation of 95/100. stagewhisper (700)   ranked 7,641 out of 28,135 in people   6 months ago

I agree with the previous poster who suggest you look for another job while you continue with this one... once you have a job offer, THEN you should quit. It's best to be prepared for the worst. Besides, then you'll have plenty of time to plan your announcement for resignation. And wouldn't that be satisfying? It'd be even better if you found a place who'd pay you more for the same kind of work- or easier work!

 
9. myLot reputation of 96/100. cjgrooms (3175)   ranked 85 out of 28,135 in people   6 months ago

Never quit a job until you have another one because employers do not like to hire employees that have such a habit. Get another job then quit! Good Luck.

 
10. thegyfted1 (22)   ranked 17,570 out of 28,135 in people   6 months ago

Younginlove, first and foremost, in all the free time that they are giving you, definitely be looking for another job. It appears that they are trying to force you to quit, that is why they are treating you so crappy. Yes it is unfair but when you're working for idiots who have power, then this is the result. I wouldn't even waste my time talking to the manager, she know she is mistreating you and for you to "complain" about it is only going to give her a reason to treat you even more crappy. If you quit you'll have a problem getting unemployment benefits even if there is still such a thing. My further advice to you is while you're still young, be looking into making money for yourself, doing your own thing. That way you'll have more control your financial future. Hang in there, be strong and handle your business. That woman is going to get her's. Karma is a beautiful thing.

 
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