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In reply to the discussion: (Rant) My boss called today.... wants me to train 7 new workers for my bus route. [View all]dballance
(5,756 posts)11. I Wonder How Many Days/Hours You'll be Working AFTER
seven more lower-wage people are trained on your route. Do you get health care and pension benefits? Probably not at only two days a week even if you used to get them. Will they be getting those? Probably not. I'd bet they're all classified as "part-time."
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(Rant) My boss called today.... wants me to train 7 new workers for my bus route. [View all]
lib2DaBone
Dec 2012
OP
i would train them. on those days off i'd be looking for a new job then when they hire you just
southernyankeebelle
Dec 2012
#22
Exactly right. Even rugs wear out you know. You deserve better. I have a feeling your days are
southernyankeebelle
Dec 2012
#51
Train workers who will be paid $7 ph, versus more hours for person making $10 ph
Fla Dem
Dec 2012
#39
In IT you didn't get a severance if you didn't train your overseas replacements.
CrispyQ
Dec 2012
#52
I Lived in Miami for Years. Yes, they'll get even crappier treatment than you.
dballance
Dec 2012
#26
Just because you're i a "right to work" state, it doesn't mean Unions aren't allowed..........
mrmpa
Dec 2012
#24
Do you work for some private bus company? Doesn't sound like what one would expect
coalition_unwilling
Dec 2012
#29
I don't understand how the foreign guest worker contracters get around the rules.
Sunlei
Dec 2012
#35
Just remember, they can fire you for no reason or for any reason (they don't like you face), BUT
1monster
Dec 2012
#45
You should certainly verify that they have commercial drivers licenses before you train them
FarCenter
Dec 2012
#63
I'd tell your boss that the trainees are welcome to ride your bus. As passengers.
mwooldri
Dec 2012
#64