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Re: Wages at job question [Re: coonman220] #7291778
06/22/21 04:49 PM
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Did you ever check into those jobs I listed a month or so ago? They sounded pretty good compared to what you're doing yet. At the very least talk to the company you're working at directly to see if you can get hired at a higher wage. I just heard an ad on the radio for a metals place down there that is starting at $20 or more per hour. I can't remember the name of it though.

You need to quit being obsessed with trapping $3 coon for 4 to 6 weeks in the fall and worry more about getting a guaranteed paycheck. The thing is the new company isn't going to care about your trapping hobby, they're going to expect you to work. You also need to rethink your obsession with the part time cleaning job. Your using that as a crutch to not work somewhere else and that doesn't make sense.

Duluth Trading Co. is hiring at $17 an hour minimum for anything according to the paper.

I know I just wasted my time posting on this yet again. Where's the caption of the guy beating a dead horse?

Re: Wages at job question [Re: coonman220] #7291788
06/22/21 05:12 PM
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not sure how IA is but it seems EVERYONE around here is hiring , news paper adds , radio adds , I was up and down the Mississippi the last 2 weeks and lots of hiring signs.

if there was ever a time to go looking for a new job that starts at 15-16 an hour this is it

you see what doesn't make sense is the company pays several dollars an hour more for you at the temp agency than you get.

they must really hate you to keep the option of letting you go with no strings attached always on the table especially while they hire others full time non temp.

from your posts you sound your like a dog that gets kicked and keeps coming back , either there is something very questionable about your work or they just like to kick you.

time to go looking for other work it seems to be everywhere , employers offering 2500-6500 dollar signing bonuses , 15-16 and hour plus starting for material handlers jobs.

this could just be age discriminations if your work is all good , they don't want you retiring on them the minute you get vested in their pension.

try and look 10 years younger if possible and go looking for a job there are lots of them out there.


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Re: Wages at job question [Re: coonman220] #7291791
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When I had to work with/for Temp Services, they usually only had a 2-3 week minimum before you could apply with the company for FT Employment. Many employers use temp services to cull workers, to see if your worth a crap. before hiring you full time.


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Re: Wages at job question [Re: coonman220] #7291796
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If did go I look pt close, I don't understand why one temp agency that has only me an 1 other would pay 13 an sedonna with more temps as well as any one hire on get $15? Why would the temp agency I work for do that or say we weren't notify from employer an try to get it maybe call u this week ? If they have current contract for 13 for temps company , could they just decide if mad an gonna quit an pay u $7 bucks hr on last 2 checks ??

Re: Wages at job question [Re: coonman220] #7291801
06/22/21 05:45 PM
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Dave, you worry way to much about things that are very unlikely to happen. When you're unhappy with things in your life, it's up to you to change them. Most people are decent and are not out to get you. Most minorities, being people, just like everyone else, are decent and not out to get you either. Constantly worrying that some minority is going to do you harm is a total waste of time and mental energy. You alone have the ability to make your life better.

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Re: Wages at job question [Re: coonman220] #7291811
06/22/21 06:16 PM
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I wouldn’t even pay you $13 an hour Canadian. You seem to have a very poor attitude and don’t listen to constructive criticism. Your communication/spelling skills are childish.
You are very lucky to have that job and I bet you won’t quit even if they lowered your pay to $5/hour.


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Re: Wages at job question [Re: coonman220] #7291814
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Dave, see if you can find the right person at the company and talk to them directly about getting hired. You've got nothing to lose by doing so. Good luck!

Re: Wages at job question [Re: coonman220] #7291815
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Originally Posted by coonman220
I have to see in 9 days if raise, just so they don't do something real mean like decide pay me minuim wage because think go quit , I guess could try go thru sedonna for $15 hr, if don't come thru, wonder if express could gype me last or 2 last checks if think go quit like ssy we go drop from $13 hr to $7 hr ?


Dave, are you reading the information the other posters have put on here? How many times will you worry about what "might or might not" happen to you at work? Waiting 9 more days will only bring you more of the same regarding your feelings about your job. Nothing will change until you do.

I worked in a factory for over 32 years, both as a machinist and a quality assurance auditor. I dealt with many types of people every day. Some were easy to deal with, some were convinced that everything bad that happened to them was because the company or someone at work was out to get them. I can tell you from first hand experience, if a person is willing to put out negative comments about their place of employment, on line, then they are most likely complaining at work too, to someone. Rest assured, your comments are known to more than just those of us on this site.

I wish you no ill will, and I do not doubt you are as hard a worker as you say you are, but you have to look out for yourself as nobody else will. Working harder may mean finding a different and better paying job. In that case, you would be working smarter then too.

Best of luck to you in what ever you decide to do. I will look forward to meeting you at Spencer next month too.


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Re: Wages at job question [Re: coonman220] #7291818
06/22/21 06:34 PM
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I live in northwest Illinois about 25 miles west of Dubuque iowa. every morning on the radio there multiple ads for companies wanting to hire in Dubuque and surrounding areas.starting wages 18.00/hr on up with full benefits starting day 1. CULVERS HAD A FULL PAGE AD IN THE LOCAL PAPER 16.00/HR PLUS BENEFITS.my company is having a hard time keeping people.TIMES HAVE CHANGED ITS IN THE EMPLOYEES FAVOR NOW NOT THE COMPANIES

Re: Wages at job question [Re: Wanna Be] #7291839
06/22/21 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Wanna Be
Is Coonman real or is it someone on here with a pseudo account? Only reason I ask is I knew a guy that did something exactly like this on another account. There’s no way anyone has this bad of luck and constantly complaining about the same things over and over without changing his lifestyle or employment or vehicle, lol.


I was wondering the same thing.

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Re: Wages at job question [Re: Bogmaster] #7291847
06/22/21 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Bogmaster
Adam,temporary agencies have an agreement with the companies they send employees to. If the company hires a temp worker,they must pay the temp agency a certain amount.
Tom

Yes, kinda..... They have an agreement for a certain amount of hours. Typically they dont go much past 700 hours. What I would do id as that 700 hour mark is approaching start working with management to become a direct EE. It will save the company money and make you money. You have to stay on yhem though because many times the low level managers don't see the bottom line.

Re: Wages at job question [Re: coonman220] #7291850
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Coonman I wish you luck

However, your situation is not uncommon. The temp agency is probably getting paid $15/hr that you work, they pay you $13 and put other $2 in their pocket. If I can get you to work through me I get $80 a week and if I get 99 of your friends/neighbors/etc to work then I pocket $8000.

The best thing you can do is get rid of the middle man

My son is a nurse. New hires out of school make more than the ones that have been there 5 years and have to be trained. So the experienced ones quit, hire out through a temp agency at double what they were making because the hospital will pay the temp agency a lot of money to get a nurse to fill a spot

Re: Wages at job question [Re: Jurassic Park] #7291855
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Originally Posted by Jurassic Park
I wouldn’t even pay you $13 an hour Canadian. You seem to have a very poor attitude and don’t listen to constructive criticism. Your communication/spelling skills are childish.
You are very lucky to have that job and I bet you won’t quit even if they lowered your pay to $5/hour.

Ya right, buzz off !!!!

Re: Wages at job question [Re: coonman220] #7291858
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Have to see, I think employers rather have minorities on got half a day an quit an do nothing , at end year, huge tax write off

Re: Wages at job question [Re: coonman220] #7291864
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Employers hire people to make them (the employer) money. They do not want no shows. They dont get ahead that way. If you cant find a better job its because your either not looking or your a lousy worker.


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Re: Wages at job question [Re: danny clifton] #7291873
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Originally Posted by danny clifton
Employers hire people to make them (the employer) money. They do not want no shows. They dont get ahead that way. If you cant find a better job its because your either not looking or your a lousy worker.

THIS

Re: Wages at job question [Re: Bogmaster] #7291885
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Originally Posted by Bogmaster
Adam,temporary agencies have an agreement with the companies they send employees to. If the company hires a temp worker,they must pay the temp agency a certain amount.
Tom

With Sedona it is half what the worker is paid , so $13.05 /2 equals Sedona gets $6.50. They have a contract for so many hours (500) before the company can hire them direct. I know this for fact as my wife manages a company and they hire through sedona in Iowa.

Re: Wages at job question [Re: coonman220] #7291888
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Originally Posted by coonman220
Originally Posted by Jurassic Park
I wouldn’t even pay you $13 an hour Canadian. You seem to have a very poor attitude and don’t listen to constructive criticism. Your communication/spelling skills are childish.
You are very lucky to have that job and I bet you won’t quit even if they lowered your pay to $5/hour.

Ya right, buzz off !!!!


Prove me wrong!

I’ve given you advice before, just like many MANY others here have too! You continue doing things your way and keep complaining about it.

I still wish you the best, but you need tough love. Probably should have gotten it 45 years ago.


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Re: Wages at job question [Re: coonman220] #7291890
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I agree with Jurassic Park.


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Re: Wages at job question [Re: coonman220] #7291905
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In this current job market if you are working for a temp agency its your own fault. There is more options for anyone who wants to better their situation than almost anytime in recent history. Go get a real job and let the temp agency find another sucker.


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