"How much they pay you here?"

[CrazedClerkthe2nd]

Attention SCs:

Yes, I know the economy is in the tank.

Yes, I realize you may be looking for work at the moment.

Yes, I understand you may want an application and or have some questions about working here whilst purchasing some items.

No, it is none of your FUCKING business how much I make, so you are wasting your time asking.

Sincerely,
CC

[Meegz]

I feel uneasy when someone asks that question when filling an app. I say "the manager will discuss that with you/you can discuss that" (We have to tell applicants to write a number since NEGOTIABLE is not acceptable). But sometimes, it blows my mind when people say "well tell me right now if I won't make 14+ an hour so I won't waste my time" (as a 20 hour OR LESS a week associate none the less in a simple retail store!)

I stand by my answer but damn Id LOVE to have that high paying job!! Yes, us people need to make money but so do the companies to even it out

Even had someone write down 55k

[fireheart]

Aaaaand that's the reason why I hold off on the pay rates either until the one-on-one interview or until I have the induction. Generally, I can find the pay rates on my union's website.

[4love]

I try to keep my responses vague- "Oh, better than my last job, that's for sure!" or, "It depends on a lot of factors- retail experience really helps."

Though that last one got me a weird answer once- woman claimed to have run her own business for several years. Said it like she thought she should be running *our* store... yeah, so not happening, lady.

[fireheart]

Our pay rates are a little different in Australia and it really sucks, but that's not for here.
Basically, up until you reach the age of 21, you're considered a junior and are paid a percentage of the adult price either for your grade or just in general. Most of us are of the same grade, so we get paid the same rate. Supervisors get an extra allowance, managers get more etc. the percentage goes up with age, so your pay will increase on the first pay period after your birthday.

Many people don't bother asking the rates, if they're a member of the union, they find out on the website.

[Zellie Crescent]

I actually had a guy ask me if the store was hiring for possitions in my department, and I told him no we were only hiring for the floral department and cashiers. He then told me he wanted my job and said that I should be working in the bakery instead because it's a womens department.

[Andara Bledin]

He then told me he wanted my job and said that I should be working in the bakery instead because it's a womens department.

Well, he should be working in 1955.

^-.-^

[Megg]

My stock response was always, "Well, a similar position starts at about $XX.xx an hour." or whatever. It's not a terrible question, just a tactless way of finding out what you want to know.

[bean]

My stock response was always, "Well, a similar position starts at about $XX.xx an hour." or whatever. It's not a terrible question, just a tactless way of finding out what you want to know.

Agreed - I'll tell them the starting wage (it's the same store wide for all entry level positions), but I won't tell them *my* wage (which is a bit more than starting wage).

[aurelemsrealm]

I just simply tell them pay rates will vary with experience, and they'd have to discuss it with the manager.

[NateTheChops]

The boss pays me a little off the book cash to bring this backpack across town for him. I'm not allowed to look in it. Ever...

[Imogene]

The boss pays me a little off the book cash to bring this backpack across town for him. I'm not allowed to look in it. Ever...

If it starts to wiggle, leave it the hell alone. It is either a tied up girl, whereupon looking in it will get you killed, or it is a partially delimbed corpse, which will get up and answer your phone... and creep your shit right out.