They started her off at $7.50 in 2001. She still makes the same, works 38 hours a week and continues bagging things happily. She is a hard worker, and never misses a day of work unless she is too sick to even walk. She is 54 years old. Is this justice? She feels that it would be too hard for her to find a job elsewhere that will provide her adequate hours for her to work which will pay her decent, and keep her there for a long time without change. From my point of view, she is being robbed. I am from Orange County, CA. Any ideas where they will offer her better pay plus advancement oppurtunities?.. She loves her job... I just can't get it across her mind that she is getting robbed. All suggestions will help alot! Thanks in advance!
2007-02-26 17:34:21 · 5 answers · asked by AnswerMyQuestionPLEASE 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Maybe the best way to approach this would be to think about her interests and look for a job that matches up. I worked as a grocery bagger for seven years so I understand to some extent the psychological trap she's created for herself. She's in a comfortable situation and looking for work elsewhere or attempting to break into a new department is an uncomfortable situation. Finding a place of work that matches her personal interests might be just the spark she needs to feel comfortable enough to try something new. However, as I don't know what those interests are, you are probably in the best position to answer your own question.
2007-02-26 17:56:48 · answer #1 · answered by pltatman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I understand that you feel the way you do - I live in OC and there is low unemployment and your mom is making minimum wage.
Clearly she could apply for jobs from retail to restaurants and have a chance of getting more. However, she has worked at Ralph's for six years and you say, and I quote "she loves her job".
I don't know what her benefits are, or what her skills are so I cannot say whether she would be considered for an office job.
Fact is, when you get into your fifties, you want to be left alone at work, to do what you are paid to do, and get on with your life.
No stress - no worries! It is admirable that you want the best for your mother but get on with making your life a success and MAKE HER PROUD!
I am 57 and like my job but have no desire to start another career working for someone else. Sounds like your mom is the same way.
2007-02-26 17:55:42 · answer #2 · answered by rarguile 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Grocery store jobs do tend to pay small wages, this is why most high school kids tend to work at these places for their first job. A better job for your mom may be factory work. I don't know if her age would play a factor in the types of factories you have around your area. Just let her know other opportunities are out there.
However, if your mother enjoys working at the grocery store than this is what matters. A person should do what they enjoy regardless of pay.
2007-02-27 07:12:27 · answer #3 · answered by cbay8882 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Totally agree with Cork. Why fix something that's not broken! If she is happy and loves her job, why would you want to change that. It sounds like you are the one who has a problem not her, be proud your mother and let her do what she wants, you hassling her to move job is probably just putting undue stress on her.
2007-02-26 18:58:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You measure success by counting dollars....you'll never succeed. She is happy-prob has many friends-no stress in life..
and you want her to find what? more money to do what? find what? She has it already.. You'll be old and stressed out by 40..
Suggestion> MYOB....mind your own business...
2007-02-26 18:30:30 · answer #5 · answered by cork 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋