Should I move on or tell them? I picked up a part time job for a little extra money. I'm a homeschooling Mom, and my family comes first. I haven't worked in almost 4 years. I got a job at a local grocery store as a cashier. I was excited to have an easy job for 15-20 hours a week. In the month I've worked there, they have trained me on the front end and this week I'm scheduled as a shift supervisor. I'm not interested in this AT ALL. I hate that they have put me in the position to have to say something. If they were to pay me $15 an hour I might consider the extra responsibility, but not for my measly pay. I have to say something today...any ideas. My background is management and they know that, I think that's why they are doing this. I'm just not going to be a manager for my pay and I really don't any extra responsibility. I only want a job and that's it.
What should I say? Do you think I'm being a jerk for not willingly taking the extra responsibility? Help!?
2007-09-29 01:07:23 · 6 answers · asked by Wendy B 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
I forgot to add the other issue. I applied for 15-20 hours. The fewest hours I've worked is 26, but the past 3 I've been scheduled 31. I don't want the hours and others are begging for them. Yikes!
2007-09-29 01:08:50 · update #1
you have obviously impressed them. So of course they want to use you as much as possible. You have to stand up for yourself and not let them. Tell them your family comes first, you only want 15-20 hours per week and thank you but your not interested in management. Not even if they paid you $12 per hour. Tell them you may consider some kind of management position and more hours if the pay was worth it but for under $12 an hour you just want a part time job for extra money for your family.
2007-09-29 04:53:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is, you don't want the job!and you needed to earn money.I had the same problem before, I work so hard and they trained me as a supervisor and no salary increase, and since I really need that job and a kind of badly needed a money and I'm really scared to loss my job so I accept the offer for the meantime and told myself wait until I find a new one.But after 3 months they raise my salary just because they saw the hard work and perseverance I showed them. So I stayed for 4years with that company.I hope you'll get the same fortune I had.Wish you the best...
2007-09-29 01:25:40 · answer #2 · answered by lizy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I'd definitely say something. Like many part time jobs, once they hire you, they think that they own you. Tell them honestly, that you are not interested, especially at the money that you are being paid. If you get scheduled for more time then you want or can handle, trade it off with someone, and tell your supervisor. You may eventually have to move on, but at least you know that you tried to give them a fair time.
2007-09-29 01:18:36 · answer #3 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should tell your manager that you are flattered that they chose to promote you but you are not interested in the position at this time. If they ask any questions...which they shouldn't...tell him/her that the pay isn't worth the extra responsibilty, maybe then you will get a raise.
Edit: Also I would mention something about the hours they have you working, if it bothers you, tell them that you are only willing to work the specified hours and only on occasion will you work more than that.
2007-09-29 01:14:47 · answer #4 · answered by ANG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not want the job, do not take it. Don't act like you want the job by saying nothing. Be up front and let the boss know you have no interest in it.
2007-09-29 01:15:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for another job. Though you should feel flattered that they did promote you so fast. Kids come first.
2007-09-29 01:15:49 · answer #6 · answered by Bob D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋