My boss wants me to quit my 2 part-time jobs, what should I do?

Question

I ran out of money, so I didn't finished college. However, I've been working since I was 18 on the business field. I work with 6 people who have exactly my same responsibilities, but they make 50% more than me. I work at a school part-time teaching English, and at another one teaching French. My boss always makes stay overtime, and come on Saturdays and Sundays, and she alwys threatens to fire me if I even mumble I have another job to go to. I dunno what can I do? I can't afford losing any of the 3 jobs, if I made the same everyone else I wouldn't need to have other jobs. But they don't want to give me a raise, even though I do better a job than everyone lese, I didn't graduate from college. I can't afforr to lose any of the jobs, I can't afford to go to college, or to work any less time to study for college. What can I do? She knows my situation, she's jsut mean.

Answer 1

i used to work with a fellow who had another job. in my view, this guy was a stand-up kind of fellow! rather than complain about not having enough money he took on a second job to help make ends meet. he has my respect.

our dickweed boss (female) would give him hell every time she wanted him to work over with NO notice. he'd say---i can't stay here very long, i've got my other job. then she'd start in on him about how his job at Waste Management should take precedence over every other thing in his life--especially other jobs.

she was just a poor excuse for a human being. she finally fired this guy because 'his priorities weren't right' because he had the other job.

what a heartless b i t c h.

Answer 2

You didn't mention the kind of work you do, or whether or not you were on salary or an hourly worker. Also, how do you know that your co-workers make "50% more"?

If hourly (and salaried non-exempt) you should be getting time and one-half for all hours worked over 40 in a week (7 day period).

If salaried (and you meet the criteria for exempt status), then there is a "weekend bonus" provided by considerate employers usually up to $200/day for weekend work.

I would recommend that you take your job description, if any, and go to the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor. You may have a valid complaint and if so are entitled to back pay.

You also may be the victim of "Salary Discrimination", since you are performing the same work as your peers but at a lower pay level. Contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), You'll find them listed in the white pages of the phone book.

Answer 3

You don't need a college degree (although it does help) to get a full time job. Network with other people that you come across from other companies that you deal with at work (if this takes place) and see what they have to offer. I think if you can put yourself in a position of power with the possiblities of other offers, it may make this boss offer you more money or even a full time position. Build up other opportunities by doing some research on what is available. There are companies out there that would pay for you to finish up school too as a benefit. Hang in there, it may take awhile, but once you put yourself in a position of power (possible other offers), you'll gain personal confidence and an edge over your boss and having to work three jobs.

Good Luck!!

Answer 4

First of all, if your writing and spelling is indicative of how well you teach English, be thankful you have a job in the field at all.

To address your question, you need to have a heart-to-heart talk with your boss. How does the boss evaluate your work? What are the expectations regarding your schedule. If you believe you are undercompensated, ask what it will take to earn more so that you can quit moonlighting.

Some jobs are bad, some bosses are bad, some organizations are bad, some employees are bad, and sometimes nothing is bad except the communications. From your description, I can't tell who or what is the problem. If you have a bad job/boss/employer, often the thing to do it move on. If it's a communications problem, then you need to take the plunge and work it out. Almost no one thinks that they are the problem. Nonetheless, it wouldn't hurt to take a good long look in the mirror, just in case.

Answer 5

Unless your other jobs are impacting on your performance at this job, there is absolutely nothing your boss can do, and if she were to fire you for that reason it would be unfair dismissal.

If she were to bring it up again, I would be having a good talk to her.... tell her honestly what you believe your strengths are, that you bring to the company. Also explain to her that financially, you do not have a choice about leaving your other two jobs, because she is unwilling to give you a pay rise... as a result your hands are tied...

Personally, I would start looking around for something that does pay a little better, maybe you could then cut back to just 2 jobs, or 1,and start going to college again (if that is what you want to ultimately further your career).

Good luck with it all.

Answer 6

if you are 25, then you probably qualify for grants to go back to school. Plus, depending upon how long you've worked at the current job, you seem very employable. There ARE better people out there to work for. Do yourself a favor, and at least be looking in the classifieds on the sly for a better opportunity. Most employers would KILL to have an employee with a work ethic like yours.

Answer 7

Well, you're in a tough spot. I would just put up with it for the time being but in the meantime find a third job to replace the job with the mean lady. You'll be able to find another job. I have four jobs!

Answer 8

I believe in working "smart" as opposed to working "hard". You're definately not getting a fair deal where you are, but you could start a home business where your skills would be used to earn income on your terms, until you can replace your current income. We have many teachers in our organization who have done just that and found financial freedom they never dreamed of before. Something to consider.

Answer 9

sounds like you need to find a replacement for your main job. i used to work for a b i t c h like that. she had me staying nights and working weekends and holidays. at one point i was working 60 hour weeks.

that s h i t sucks. i stopped doing it, scaled back to a 40 hour week and got so much s h i t over it that i eventually had to quit.

oh well.

your sanity and your home life deserve better. good luck!

Answer 10

Probably look for another job (part or full-time) if your boss persists in her misunderstanding.