A coffee company (Gumption) reached out to do an interview. They communicated that there would be a trial shift to see how I am with customers, how I am on the bar, and if I could handle a rush. They told me If I made the cut, I’d be paid for my time, and if I didn’t make the cut I wouldn’t, but they’d thank me for my time.
My trial shift went well, and they told me to come back for a second trial shift, to see how I do on bar (I was mostly on register for the 1st shift) so I said, okay whatever. After my 2nd trial shift, the supervisor said I do really good work and asked me times I could come in. I (maybe foolishly) took this as an okay to leave my previous job.
I’m listed on the schedule, but I still haven’t done paperwork, or filed an I9. The other shift told me, I’d most likely get it, but they’re still seeing if the 2 other candidates will make the cut before they put me on payroll. She ensured I have nothing to worry about; but I don’t want to be in a situation, where I’m not only jobless, but got used for several shifts of free labor.
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For context: I'm a barista at an almost year old coffee shop. I got hired 2 months ago. I was very optimistic when getting hired, but my supervisor was leaving, and training me to fill his shoes (I should've seen that as a red flag), and he worked 50 hours a week.
I also only get paid $14 an hour when the legal minimum wage in NYC is $16.50. I think they get away with it by labeling us as "servers" even though that wasn't on the application post. But I said "Its whatever... this is only a job I'm taking until I go back to school" also my school is really close by in the Bronx.
After getting hired 2 people quit, one got fired, they've asked me to train new employees (gave me a 50 cent raise), I have had my schedule changed last minute, and I'm working 6 days a week, with my 40 hours being stretched out as far as possible.
They constantly ask me for ideas to bring new customers in. I'm not a marketer... and I had the idea of a game night. I told my manager to slowly build inventory, I even brought a couple games, and took photos for promotional material. But I told him to wait and lets flesh out the idea so we could properly execute it.
My manager/the owner, decided to put the even on a Tuesday, when it would've been better on a Friday where there are no commitments, and everyone doesn't likely have work the next day. Then he decided to post it on Eventbrite and charge $25 for it. Then I told him thats a bad Idea. I used some of my own money (less than $10) and posted an even on Meetup and got genuine interest. Then he didn't schedule me on the day I was supposed to be hosting the event (still kept it on a Tuesday) and didn't seem to care that the event failed. And the person scheduled wasn't willing to stay past closing at 5pm, while the event was until 8 pm. So a few disappointed people showed up while she was closing.
He also gives out free coupons online, where anyone can come in, show a facebook/instagram ad, and get $10 worth of free food/drinks. The problem is most of the customers that came in weren't potentially returning people, they were homeless people that needed a meal. I don't mind helping people in need (I even helped cover a guys food because he couldn't pay the difference). I told him I thought the coupon wasn't the best idea and he threw the failure of Game Night in my face.
And still continues to ask me for new ideas to promote his business. This is the South Bronx, most people don't want to pay $8 for a latte, or $12 for a sandwich when they live in the hood, so its hard to sell people on it. Also he has a combo deal where you could buy a sandwich with a drink for $20, but most of the drinks (except the specialty ones) are cheaper to buy separately then the combo. He tries to push me to promo it anyway, but I don't feel comfortable ripping people off, especially in the Bronx where I live.
Also I've been searching and applying for new jobs and I cant seem to land anything. I keep having to schedule later interviews because they change my schedule (sometimes) the night before I got to bed, and I'm working 6 days a week but not getting overtime, because they're cheap and everyone is quitting, and they're super shortstaffed.
I’m wondering if I should just quit, cross my fingers and hope someone else will hire me before my bills get paid. Or wait it out until the right person hires me. Even if I can only schedule interviews one day a week.
For context: I'm a barista at an almost year old coffee shop. I got hired 2 months ago. I was very optimistic when getting hired, but my supervisor was leaving, and training me to fill his shoes (I should've seen that as a red flag), and he worked 50 hours a week.
I also only get paid $14 an hour when the legal minimum wage in NYC is $16.50. I think they get away with it by labeling us as "servers" even though that wasn't on the application post. But I said "Its whatever... this is only a job I'm taking until I go back to school" also my school is really close by in the Bronx.
After getting hired 2 people quit, one got fired, they've asked me to train new employees (gave me a 50 cent raise), I have had my schedule changed last minute, and I'm working 6 days a week, with my 40 hours being stretched out as far as possible.
They constantly ask me for ideas to bring new customers in. I'm not a marketer... and I had the idea of a game night. I told my manager to slowly build inventory, I even brought a couple games, and took photos for promotional material. But I told him to wait and lets flesh out the idea so we could properly execute it.
My manager/the owner, decided to put the even on a Tuesday, when it would've been better on a Friday where there are no commitments, and everyone doesn't likely have work the next day. Then he decided to post it on Eventbrite and charge $25 for it. Then I told him thats a bad Idea. I used some of my own money (less than $10) and posted an even on Meetup and got genuine interest. Then he didn't schedule me on the day I was supposed to be hosting the event (still kept it on a Tuesday) and didn't seem to care that the event failed. And the person scheduled wasn't willing to stay past closing at 5pm, while the event was until 8 pm. So a few disappointed people showed up while she was closing.
He also gives out free coupons online, where anyone can come in, show a facebook/instagram ad, and get $10 worth of free food/drinks. The problem is most of the customers that came in weren't potentially returning people, they were homeless people that needed a meal. I don't mind helping people in need (I even helped cover a guys food because he couldn't pay the difference). I told him I thought the coupon wasn't the best idea and he threw the failure of Game Night in my face.
And still continues to ask me for new ideas to promote his business. This is the South Bronx, most people don't want to pay $8 for a latte, or $12 for a sandwich when they live in the hood, so its hard to sell people on it. Also he has a combo deal where you could buy a sandwich with a drink for $20, but most of the drinks (except the specialty ones) are cheaper to buy separately then the combo. He tries to push me to promo it anyway, but I don't feel comfortable ripping people off, especially in the Bronx where I live.
Also I've been searching and applying for new jobs and I cant seem to land anything. I keep having to schedule later interviews because they change my schedule (sometimes) the night before I got to bed, and I'm working 6 days a week but not getting overtime, because they're cheap and everyone is quitting, and they're super shortstaffed.