Well, you chose to work there and agreed to the contract. If you feel like you aren't getting paid enough, you can leave, but it may not be easy to get a new job.

What job does your friend do?

Reply 4

CrazyPantha27

Original post by coonboy

But aren’t I being paid too less for what I do? One of my friends is getting double that an hour

How old is your friend?

Reply 5

coonboy

Original post by CrazyPantha27

How old is your friend?

Reply 6

coonboy

Original post by TheMindGarage

Well, you chose to work there and agreed to the contract. If you feel like you aren't getting paid enough, you can leave, but it may not be easy to get a new job.

What job does your friend do?

He works on the till in Waitrose.

Reply 7

Dysf(x)al

Original post by coonboy

He works on the till in Waitrose.

Well, working on a till is harder than making boxes. Plus I've heard that getting into Waitrose is very competitive.

Reply 8

coonboy

Original post by TheMindGarage

Well, working on a till is harder than making boxes. Plus I've heard that getting into Waitrose is very competitive.

Well I do answer the phone for orders and take orders when a customer comes into the store. It is very competitive

Reply 9

Dysf(x)al

Original post by coonboy

Well I do answer the phone for orders and take orders when a customer comes into the store. It is very competitive

Working on the tills requires more training though.

That's not what I meant by competitive. Did you have to go through a lengthy selection and interview process against at least a dozen other applicants?

Reply 10

username853993

Original post by coonboy

But aren’t I being paid too less for what I do? One of my friends is getting double that an hour

You get paid fairly for what you do as it is above minimum wage, what other people get doesnt matter if it isnt the same job (at the same age)

If you want the wage that your friend gets then you'll have to get a job where they work (doing the same role as them)

Reply 11

DrawTheLine

Your pay is fine for your age.

Reply 12

EmilySarah00

I feel like people are being a little harsh in here, the pay probably isn’t fair, there’ll be people in dominos who are 18 doing very similar if not the same job and getting more per hour. I worked at McDonald’s and it was the same situation, the awful pay made the job seem worthless so I quit.

It’s your choice what you do but I agree it can seem awfully unfair.

Reply 13

Tiger Rag

Your friend does work for a different company.

Reply 14

FarhanHalim

No the minimum wage is £4.05 for 16 year olds so you are being paid enough legally. If you don’t feel that the pay is fair then search for a job that pays more.

Reply 15

fallen_acorns

well done you have learnt an important lesson: Not all jobs pay the same, and not all pay is fairly representative of your work?

So now what are you going to do?

A. Whine and cry about how its not fair?

B. Go and get a job at the place that pays more (if your good enough)

simple..

Reply 16

Blackstarr

How old are you and how much did they pay you per hour.

Reply 17

Blackstarr

Original post by coonboy

So basically I take phone calls,put stickers on the boxes and make boxes. But I only get paid 4.10 and hour and I’m 16

You know what, you are better off than most 16 year olds who are job less.

I will stick it out and be grateful because you are still able to support yourself with what you earn.