I may be a lucky guy. i have never asked for a raise, boss just calls each year and hands out more. if your emoloyer is that terrible it is a sign to find another job, waiting for them to improve or waiting to get employees to organize is just wasting your valuable effort

[–] TimeSquirrel@kbin.social 34 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

There are literally entire regions in the rural US where the only place to work is Walmart because they came in and deliberately operated the store at a loss to kill off all surrounding businesses. What do you suggest those people do?

Not everybody can be a white collar worker either. There are also literally not enough well paying jobs to go around. You assume everybody has the ability to just quit and move on whenever they want. And I'm saying this from a comfortable position, career wise, much like you. I just know how shitty things are.

[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago

Yes of course. USA is in a rough place lately. And lack of independent business is killing choices. I guess my point was meant for those with possible choices, and just not having motivation to change employers.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You ARE lucky! And probably a solid performer. But young people need this info. You have to ask for the money. Why would anyone give you money for showing up to work?

[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 years ago

They (some) give you more to show up for work, to retain you. it.is cheaper to keep an employee than training a new one