sara

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[–] sara@lemmy.today 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Definitely do it in person and take the approach of “I was offered $17.50 initially and I have show I am reliable/hardworking over the last 4 months, and I would like to earn $X now” rather than “it’s not fair I was told this rate but got paid less”. Specific examples to show your value are helpful, use a friendly but firm approach, but recognize usually employers have complete discretion in wages unless you are part of union or have a contract so there’s a chance they will say no.

Another option is to use those 4 months of experience to get a new warehouse job with better pay. People tend to earn more job hopping than waiting for raises.

[–] sara@lemmy.today 27 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I live in a state with transparent salary laws and this argument that posting the salary range isn’t deceptive is laughable. If that were true, why wouldn’t they be transparent and make it clear it’s a salary range and not a hiring range? The fact is, most people searching for a job are most interested in what they would be earning when they’re hired, not a theoretical wage 5, 10, or 15 years in the future.

[–] sara@lemmy.today 3 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Apparently I’m disgusting because I only brush and floss at night. I wish I was the sort of person who brushed after every meal but I just can’t be bothered. I haven’t had a cavity in years though, so I guess it works for me.

[–] sara@lemmy.today 13 points 11 months ago

You want a functional resume, which focuses more on skills rather than work history. I know a CV isn’t the exact same thing as a resume, but it’s similar enough that if you searched “functional resume examples” you would have a good starting point. You can always include skills that you obtained through education/hobbies/volunteer activities too.

[–] sara@lemmy.today 3 points 11 months ago

I guess I should clarify I start offering hugs to people. I would never just wrap my arms around someone unless I knew it was ok.

[–] sara@lemmy.today 15 points 11 months ago (4 children)

I have the most embarrassing quirk when I drink. I get super emotional and start giving out hugs to people I would never hug sober.

[–] sara@lemmy.today 9 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

This sort of discrimination is very real. I work in vocational rehabilitation and I’ve had to have these sort of frank discussions with clients, especially if they aren’t getting interviews when they’re well qualified.

[–] sara@lemmy.today 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Patton Oswalt and Michelle Buteau. Kind of an odd pairing considering their comedy is very different, but they both make me regularly wheeze laugh.

[–] sara@lemmy.today 4 points 11 months ago

Broad City is one of my favorite female led comedies! In general, I think Tina Fey and Amy Poehler make comedy that fits the bill. I also enjoyed Crazy Ex Girlfriend.

[–] sara@lemmy.today 7 points 11 months ago

Having an ad-free Pinterest-esque option sounds like a dream. I stopped using it a while ago because of all the obnoxious ads.

[–] sara@lemmy.today 26 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It appears to be a public high school.

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