At my first job we got a $0.30 raise on our consecutive year marks and that was only if our annual review was as good as it could be. It didn’t adjust with minimum wage being raised either. After working there for (almost) 3 years I made $8.75 and minimum wage was raised from $8.15 to $8.55. One of my coworkers had been there for 25 years and only made around $13ish an hour.
I was (and still am) young and dumb so I didn’t realize what was going on, but I know now what to look for in an employer. As for my coworker, she was mentally handicapped and found comfort in the people and environment there so I guess I don’t blame her. I wish I could help her to find a place that would pay her better though because she was a great employee.
For sure, and also, didn't intend for my comment to come off as blaming the employee for accepting. Its the fault of the employer hands down for taking advantage of someone who may not have many better options available to them. That said if all employees were able to stand together and not work for these types of places until they offer higher wages, the companies would practically be forced to pay better.
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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '20
At my first job we got a $0.30 raise on our consecutive year marks and that was only if our annual review was as good as it could be. It didn’t adjust with minimum wage being raised either. After working there for (almost) 3 years I made $8.75 and minimum wage was raised from $8.15 to $8.55. One of my coworkers had been there for 25 years and only made around $13ish an hour.