BillyV
Antidisestablishmentarian
- Oct 31, 2011
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Because they see more on the horizon than sticking with some shitty job at a fast food joint for the rest of their lives and moving up into management is the first step at building their resume to help them get out. I know this may surprise you but some people are willing to work harder to get somewhere.Besides, would I want to work at least 10 hours overtime per week and not get a cent for it?
worker $15 x 40 = $600 per week for 40 hoursIts about $22 an hour - but when you do at least ten hours overtime per week, how much money do you think you are being underpaid? Do the math -
manager $22 x 40 = $880 per week actual 50 hours = $17.60/hour
How are they not making more if pulling in $22 instead of $15, even with 10 hours OT?
I agree with your point, but not your math....
$16 x 40 = $640
$24 x 10 = $240
Total = $880
The typical hourly worker makes time and a half for overtime, so the manager is effectively making the same amount as an hourly worker at $16 per hour. However, the manager is on a different career track and is getting training that will allow him/her to advance beyond this inequity; the line worker gets little or no marketable skills from their function. Also, under most circumstances the line worker will rarely be given any overtime, much less ten hours a week, so in effect the manager is still making $280 more per week.